Trying to control La Résistance in life is just that: RESISTANCE.

The water feels amazing.  Looking up at the pipes and dusty rafters of a large community swim center, I inhale deeply.  Even though there is a lot of noise with kids enjoying their day at the pool,  I am at peace,  because  I am in my element.  Water is always so soothing to me.  I breathe a sigh of relief each time I slip into a warm bathtub–or like today,  go through the motions of making an aqueous “snow angel” on the watery surface.  I realize the playfulness of that thought (and action), and casually look up to see if anyone is noticing the middle-aged lady reveling in the deep end.  Upon confirmation of anonymity,  I feel relaxation pour over me as I experience the freedom of my arms swishing in a flying motion.  Today; right now, I am relaxed and am practicing in a physical sense,  FLOW

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