29/05/2017 – The Best Things in Life…

Happiness and fulfilment have very little to do with your circumstance. The culture conditions you to ‘think’ otherwise; that you can only be happy when you change your circumstances, because culture needs you to be a good consumer.

That’s the problem with thoughts, they’re like a shadow between yourself and reality. Whilst it’s true that thinking thoughts is an integral part of life, we do tend to let them run amok.  Emotions on the other hand… Well, they’re different, we are taught from a young age to keep that dangerous part of ourself under control.

Stifle those emotions! Be a good kid, “use your words” and you’ll grow up having the wherewithal to buy enough stuff to be happy.  Maybe…

Or, those emotions might also become so disabled that happiness and fulfilment seem constantly, just out of reach, regardless of the shiny things you grasp into your possession.

Have you ever noticed when people are talking about how ‘the best things in life are free’, what they’re referring to is something that actually allows them to liberate emotion from thought?

(feel free to click photos / click photos to feel free…)

With love,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher

Gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly Collaroy – mention you swim with B & B.

Stats:
Swimmers: 176
Newbies: 4
Water temp: 19.2

BnB swimmer Jeff Parsons sends his love from Easter Island:

B&B Monthly Dinner at Bluewater Cafe

June – Special Gin and Botanical Vodka Tasting Dinner

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 13^th June at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant, and will include an exclusive Gin and Botanical Vodka tasting for B&B members and their friends. One of our swimmers, Vanessa Wilton, will talk about her new venture, Manly Spirits Co., which has recently launched with an award-winning range of premium Australian spirits that are crafted to showcase the finest Australian produce, sustainably sourced native botanicals and foraged marine botanicals.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes the gin tasting plus shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.

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.