Ecstasy has it’s origins in the Greek ekstasis, meaning ‘standing outside oneself’. Philosopher Plotinus saw ecstasy as a connection back to oneness, the highest expression of human potential, identifying with that which is the best in the universe and key to attaining ‘the perfect life’.
For Thoreau ecstasy was experienced as ‘all walls and barriers dissipate, and I float in the midst of an unknown and infinite sea, or else heave like a vast ocean of thought’.
Maslow describes this peak experience as ‘exciting, oceanic, deeply moving’. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s single word for ecstasy, ‘the state of mind when one is using their full potential’, was simply Flow.
Every morning connection awaits, right there, in the flow, just beyond our self imposed barriers. Every morning, in the ocean.
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Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher
Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly – for Bold & Beautiful Swimmers
Stats:
Swimmers 136
Newbies 1 (…it gets warmer)
Water temp 17.30
Staying safe – a timely reminder!
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.
Manly Surf Club Season Opening Party
A season Opening Party for the Manly Surf Club will be held upstairs at the Steyne Hotel on Saturday 6th August. The event will feature the band Triple Shot, with a live auction also lined up! Tickets are $50 or 2 for $80, includes food and 3 free drinks. Follow the link to purchase tickets: http://manly-lsc.myshopify.com/products/tickets-mlsc-season-opener
WWW badge.
Please be aware that to obtain the coveted WWW badge, the only part of the body that is allowed to be covered by wet suit material. Are the feet (booties allowed). Apart from the feet, the body should be covered in non-wet suit material.
Also, a reminder that the philosophy of the B&B group is that we are a group activity and that swims are only to be logged for swims made between the hours of 6am and the final 7am swim (or double or triple or other sanctioned swims). Swims are NOT to be logged outside of these times for social and safety reasons. Management.
13 comments
John.St
25/07/2016 at 2:20 pm
Andrew
That first image is amazing!
Lips
25/07/2016 at 4:15 pm
Thanks Andrew. Great flow this morning.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is on to something. What’s his view on the open armpit?
Bill McCaffeine
25/07/2016 at 5:06 pm
Maaate, what an indepth philosophy class prior to the literal indepth immersion
Great photographs too.
Andrew aka MagicHands
25/07/2016 at 7:22 pm
“The open armpit”? Is that a code word for Europe?
Andrew aka MagicHands
25/07/2016 at 7:24 pm
Thanks Bill. Where were you this morning?
Andrew aka MagicHands
25/07/2016 at 7:24 pm
Thanks John.
kierin ryan
25/07/2016 at 7:25 pm
nailed it again Andrew. Great blog.
Lainey Loo
25/07/2016 at 7:29 pm
Agree with Storchy first photo takes your breath away! Another thought provoking, beautiful blog Andrew.:-)
emma
26/07/2016 at 6:46 am
Most informative & mind bending….. 🤓🤓
Love it!
Elizabeth
26/07/2016 at 7:21 pm
Exceptional photos!
Elizabeth X
31/07/2016 at 10:09 am
I agree brilliant photos. That first one with the silhouettes and then shadows on the beach – one of the best ever. A definite calendar cover contender. I also love the later one with swimmers in water at the bottom of the frame. Our tininess and then the expanse of the vast sky and also the known depth of the seemingly infonite water. Very symbolic. Thanks
Elizabeth X
31/07/2016 at 10:10 am
Infinite – oops
Andrew aka MagicHands
01/08/2016 at 1:45 pm
Thanks for the kind feedback.
Stay lovely.
🙂