Today I went swimming from a boat to shore, maybe 200 meters. I did this same swim about one year ago. I went with my brother and my son. About 27 years ago I was swimming across the corner of a lake in the Adirondacks, it was the summer before the start of college. Halfway across I was overcome by a feeling of dread, not like I was going to drown, just a feeling of dread. I refrained from swimming in lakes for a long time, until last year. I felt like I conquered a demon.
So, I did it again this year. Maybe I will swim farther next time, or not wait another year.
It was a good reminder to conquer fears, and just swim.
Grateful for swimming in a lake.
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