24/04/17 – Pearls Before Swim

You know that metaphor about the oyster and a pearl?  The pearl being created by sand irritating the oyster – a good thing resulting from a bad situation etc…

I’m not sure the pearl is actually the end result of this process. Really the result is the feeling of ease. Which, of course, was the goal in the first place.

The pearl is a by-product of the goal to go from what currently is, to finding what’s possible. It represents the efforts made by the oyster in moving toward inner peace, layer by layer. The pearl being the doing, not the result. Given a constant state of ease, pearls would actually be absent.

The inner journeys to find peace in our circumstance are an opportunity to bring great beauty into the world.

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Thanks to Matthias and Kristin for the floating camera tripod.

Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher

Gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly – mention you’re a Bold & Beautiful Swimmer 

Stats:
Swimmers: 214
Newbies: 0
Water temp: 21

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.

And now, a request from management. The coming Tuesday is ANZAC Day and we are expecting a large turnout including some not so experienced swimmers. The request is can regulars please swim round the outside (yes, like buffalo girls, all you eighties kids) to perform something like a shepherding function. And if you have a board or something and only if you feel like it could you please bring it and use it? Thanks very much.