Whenever we are hanging on to something it costs us. It requires energy you know, all that holding onto the way it was, the way we think it should or will be. It erodes the present moment. How can you completely enjoy being here, if you’re still attached to being there?
Waiting at The Point in clear, glassy, 24.6 degree water we looked back to where we once were. We turned and saw the place we wished to arrive. We said “let’s go”, then we swam…
We let go.
Somewhere between those two places, between the belief of what was and the illusion of what will be, we experienced what ‘is’.
Now we leave that too where it was, and continue to let go. Taking the opportunity it has offered, to only remain immersed in the now.
Washing away what was
Into the deep
Ready to ‘let go’
Then into the now
Clarity
Connection
Cuddles
Then again, let go
And so it is
That this morning, we were
If only for a little while
Then gone…
Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher.
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The Stats
Regulars: 96
Newbies: 5
Water Temp: 24.6 (wow!)
B&B Karaoke Night
The Novotel Manly Pacific is generously hosting a fundraising Karaoke Night for B&B swimmers and their friends/families to entertain each other and enjoy the night away. Dress as a rock star – there will be prizes for best dressed. Details are:
DATE: Tuesday 10th February TOMORROW NIGHT!!!
TIME: 6.30 pm
VENUE: Novatel Manly Pacific (above Daniel San bar)
DRESS: Rock Star
COST: $25
Please note that bookings are essential for the Karaoke Night on 10th Feb. Book HERE NOW to avoid disappointment.
Don’t worry if you think you can’t sing, just come along and support/heckle your fellow swimmers who think they can. This event will be loads of fun, with plenty of laughs. The entry cost includes finger food and your first drink FREE. All proceeds will go to the running of the B&B.
Summer Swims
The next 10km swim is scheduled for Saturday 14 February, 2015. The 6km and 10km swims both start with the normal swim at 7am.
B&B and REDFEB Heart Research 2015
REDFEB is Heart Research Australia’s signature fundraising campaign. It promotes a heart healthy lifestyle and raises much needed funds for first-stage innovative research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2015 by participating in the virtual REDFEB Relay and help to lap the map of Australia! Last year in February we swam over 8700 km and raised $2,200. Our aim this year will be to beat that figure. B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2015 by participating in the virtual REDFEB Relay and help to lap the map of Australia!
Last year in February we swam over 8700 km and raised $2,200. Our aim this year will be to beat that figure and raise $3,000. To view our B&B team page CLICK HERE
You can donate funds on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause. To create your own page and join the B&B team, just go to the team page and simply click “join”. You will then be taken through the steps to create your own page. On your own page you can input your kilometers and also raise funds. All funds raised on individual pages will accumulate to the B&B team total.
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
18 comments
Jane
09/02/2015 at 12:46 pm
Sounds wonderful Andrew – wish I’d been with you instead of gardening in the rain!
Tayls
09/02/2015 at 1:07 pm
great blog as always Andy. Love your words….
lesbubbles
09/02/2015 at 1:14 pm
Lucy had her baby! 🙂
lesbubbles
09/02/2015 at 1:15 pm
7.40am this morning!
Gillian
09/02/2015 at 1:19 pm
Thanks Andrew. Nice blog and timely.
Emotionally I let the lost ring go late yesterday. Then I engaged my brain and did a fifth trawl through the car. Voila!!
I had let go of a LOT of family history: grandparents gave ring to middle daughter in the 30s. She died during the war after surgery a couple of months after she was married. Her husband gave the ring back to my grandmother, who gave it to my dad to give to my mum as a wedding present. My mum gave it to me after my engagement ring was stolen. It fits nicely on my right hand along with my mum’s wedding ring. It was cleansing to let it go, but it’s better to have it back. ☺️
Shelly
09/02/2015 at 1:21 pm
Is this a good reason not to swim ? ?
From FB….
“Camille (Millie) McFadden Edwards born 7.40am on the 9th Feb at Manly Hospital ! Lucy did so amazingly well! Mum and Millie doing great! Dad (that’s me ) overwhelmed !!!”
Lips
09/02/2015 at 1:49 pm
Fantastic news!! Who posted it?
Lips
09/02/2015 at 1:50 pm
Great blog post Andrew. As usual.
Shelly
09/02/2015 at 2:01 pm
Brad on Facebook.
I think he could have swum & made it on time ! don’t you think ???
https://www.facebook.com/brad.edwards.5209
Rob
09/02/2015 at 2:08 pm
congrats Lucy and Brad on your wonderful news. Best wishes to you all
David
09/02/2015 at 2:49 pm
Andrew … thankyou
John
09/02/2015 at 2:56 pm
The warm calm water made great conditions for the swim. About 15 of us enjoyed the double lap.
Congratulations to Lucy and Brad on the new arrival,Millie.
MagicHands
09/02/2015 at 4:25 pm
Thanks for the positive comments.
Great story Gillian, thanks.
Congratulations to Brad and Lucy. Welcome Camille (Millie)… Another B&B swimmer!
And Dave… nevermind.
Jane
09/02/2015 at 4:54 pm
Wonderful, exciting news! Congratulations Lucy and Brad – what a joy to be bringing a new little human being into this world. Let us see the darling asap!
Simon
09/02/2015 at 6:11 pm
Andrew
A nice play of words to give the essence of today’s swim.
Congrats to Lucy & Brad
roger
09/02/2015 at 8:09 pm
Thinking of murdering “Ant Music” tomorrow night. Better bring your swim earplugs
kierin ryan
09/02/2015 at 10:51 pm
I’m a newbie (started December, and have about 8 or so swims under my belt – I am back at work!). That was my fav blog Andrew. You captured the “feeling” of why I do it. For me, it’s always a mixture of fear, peace and euphoria (generally in that order). kierin
MagicHands
10/02/2015 at 10:02 am
Thanks for the comment Kierin, glad you enjoyed!
Yes, it’s all about ‘feeling’… What you shared has inspired great blog topic for the future, stay tuned.
A.