Is Diving Bliss? 7 Reasons You Can't Miss Out

The Editor says: Is diving really bliss? Honestly, that thought had never crossed my mind — until I saw Japon Chen, an instructor at Taiwan Dive who has long been dedicated to ocean social enterprise issues, share an article on Facebook. It suddenly hit me: being lucky enough to join the big family of divers truly is something to be grateful for! Great activities deserve to be shared and spread far and wide — don't you think? Full article reprinted from Taiwan Dive instructor Japon Chen's personal Facebook page.

What Does the Bliss of Diving Feel Like?

Anyone who gets to dive is a truly fortunate person — and here's why!

Reason 1: Your Body Must Be in Great Shape!

Underwater, the increased pressure means that people with high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, or a history of serious illness are essentially barred from the activity. In other words, if you're out there diving right now, you're a healthy, thriving human being.

Reason 2: You Need a Little Money!

Scuba diving requires a lot of gear — a buoyancy compensator (BCD), a regulator, a stylish wetsuit and mask, a dive computer to keep you alive, plus countless accessories, all of which can easily drain tens of thousands from your wallet. If you fall in love with underwater photography, that's a whole other level of expense. So if you can afford all of this, your finances are clearly in decent shape.

Reason 3: You Are the Master of Your Own Time!

You're no longer held hostage by the mundane grind of work. You've found a way to plan and carve out time for yourself — after all, dive sites tend to be in fairly remote locations, and getting there takes a while. A proper dive trip really needs at least two or three days to be worthwhile, yet some people genuinely can't break free from work for even that long. Time is like cleavage: you've got to squeeze to find it!

Reason 4: Let Nature Embrace You!

Diving means heading to the seaside. Sunshine, sandy beaches, and bikinis are a given. Unlike breathing the smoggy air of the city, the sea air here is fresh and invigorating — can't you feel your lungs rejoicing? The vast ocean meeting the land gives you the perfect backdrop to clear your head a hundred times over, and coastal sunrises and sunsets are simply extraordinary. It really is something magical.

Reason 5: Meet People from Around the World Who Love Life!

People who take up diving tend to have outgoing, sunny personalities — warm and enthusiastic, much like the blazing sun itself. It's surprisingly easy to make like-minded friends along the way: people who love to travel, know how to live well, and are always ready to play, adventure, and try something new.

Reason 6: Enter the Inner Space!

Your travels will no longer be confined to dry land — congratulations, you've just unlocked a ticket to the other 70% of the planet. Beneath the surface, in what we call inner space, you can experience weightless flight, observe bizarre and wondrous creatures, and feel as though you've landed on an entirely different world.

Reason 7: Move Yourself!

The truth is, many divers aren't chasing big fish or stunning coral. Often, it's simply about being underwater — breathing slowly, exhaling bubbles, drifting at 30 metres, and savouring that single, perfect moment. It makes you marvel at just how extraordinary human potential can be. Thirty metres — that's roughly nine storeys up. To float there, weightless and free, is genuine bliss.

And you — what made you want to start diving?

Cover image: Photo by Sebastian Pena Lambarri on Unsplash

Further reading:

• Taiwan Dive
• 琉潛
• Japon Chen — Personal Facebook Page
• The Essential License for Dream Diving Work in Japan — 潛水士