Overcast skies, cool breeze, and a pool with no one in it. That was the treat that greeted me this morning when I walked over to the nearby gym for a quick mid-morning swim. I had expected some people to be around since it’s a Saturday, but to my very pleasant surprise, I had a pool all to myself.
I’m not all that good a swimmer but doing laps once in a while gives me a bit of serenity that’s sometimes hard to find. When I’m swimming, I can think, pray, and reflect especially as each dip under mutes the world above and ushers you into a cool and generous embrace of a clear blue world below.
Life has a gracious way of springing slices of serenity on you when you least expect it.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
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Darn, I need time like that, and I usually die with envy everytime I read posts like this.
A bit unusual way on how you reflect though, by doing laps. I would imagine that normally one sits down under the shade of a tree and stare at nature or something. :)
This post made me wish I knew how to swim. :) Praise God for these moments. We need a slice of serenity every now and then this side of the world.
The last time I prayed while swimming was when I nearly drowned at a beach because of strong undercurrent. My prayer: "Lord, just get me to the shore please and I'll be a good boy." :D
Beng,
Well, we all have different slices of serenity..I'm sure yours would be bonding with your nephews. :) Serenity in the midst of chaos! Hehehe.
Abaniko,
Patawa ka talaga..hehe, so do you think you fulfilled your promise? :)
Prab,
I wish I could do the sit-under-a-tree-and-stare-at-nothing kind of reflection time, but am too conscious about grass stains and ants that might "disturb" my reflection time. :)
Yeah. Then, I became a man. Hehe.
The great thing about swimming for exercise is that you don't feel your body sweating afterwards...*snicker*
@abaniko
bai, I wouldn't go swimming if I were you... hehehe
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