Good for the soul

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Something that makes you feel good, happy, calm, or relieves stress.

Spending time in nature is good for the soul.
Visual representation of "good for the soul" - Something that makes you feel good, happy, calm, or relieves stress

Often appears as...

  • music is good for the soul
  • laughter is good for the soul

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Connotation

Reflects a deep emotional effect, beyond just feeling good physically.

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Listening to her grandmother's stories was good for the soul.
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Figurative Use

'Soul' is used metaphorically to mean 'essence of humanity' rather than religiously.

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A hearty laugh with friends is good for the soul.
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Personal Resonance

What is good for the soul can vary greatly from person to person.

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For some, painting is good for the soul.
Visual representation of the word "Good for the soul"

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