Swam to Eldred, PA today. Most of the day was spent swimming 4 ft water. It felt so good to finally make real progress swimming. I have been feeling anxious after the slow walking bits.
I am loving this challenge. I enjoy feeling against all odds. The swimming requires much focus and is mentally intense. I'm constantly adjusting myself to stay on course with the windy river. The water is cloudy so I have no sort of distraction. No scenery to view or people to chat with to make it mentally easier while swimming.
Favorite moment of the day was feeling that the present is enough. More than enough. There is so much richness in our present moment. I have a habit of investing so much energy into the future that I miss out on now. But today I felt at peace with now, not constantly seeking more, more, more. That is one aspect that draws me to endurance. I also enjoy endurance events because I feel I gain a better understanding of change. Or acceptance of change. With endurance, your body and mind are going through rapid change. Almost every day I am reaching a strong
high point and strong low point. But I learn it is easier for me to accept those changes instead of fight them. By learning to accept change in endurance events I feel I learn to carry that attitude throughout my life.
Sorry for the ramblings! Its just that, for me, what I become is more important than what I achieve so I like taking note of that side of the journey too.
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Oh, it's totally alright, I was interested
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