While the feeling is fresh in my mind – let me share why I swim and why swimming is my bit of Heaven. For all of you that exercise or have another passion in life, you’ll get it.
Remember the motto of GoodLife Fitness that I quoted earlier? “Live for It”. Well this is why.
I didn’t overthink all the reasons why I did not need to swim tonite, it’s too cold, too brisk, it’s dark – surely I can find yet another inane tv show to watch. No!! I JUST WENT TO THE POOL.
I went into the change-room, donned my suit, grabbed my ear plugs and my swimming paddles. I stepped into the water – a soothing yet inviting 85 degrees – ah ah ah.
As I swam, my arms and hands sliced thru the water, I could feel my breathing, my hips didn’t hurt from sitting all day, the arthritis in my feet didn’t bother me, the muscles in my legs, shoulders and arms welcomed the push thru the water, my shoulder muscles, with each stroke, strengthened the weak rotator cuff, my body felt light and nothing ached. I swam my 1000 metres in about 38 minutes or maybe it 1050 – I lost count during one length…I got my heart rate up to 126 bpm- good cardio. I then sat in the hot tub for 5 minutes and headed back to the change room.
I’m home now, I feel an energy pulsing thru my body and I’m enjoying a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. I will sleep well tonite.
One of my other daily affirmations is – “I feel balanced when I exercise, create, serve others and act responsibly” I have a very full life with many varied activities, errands and responsibilities. When I can work my day, based on that affirmation, then I can handle the stresses of my life in a more positive and productive manner.
Thank you for reading and for letting me share. “Live for it”. Joye
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