Sure, life is a journey. One that really only begins with the realisation that it isn’t about going somewhere else. It is about coming back.
You already possess that which you seek. The true journey is crossing the chasm from who we think we should be, to welcome home the person we are.
The ocean doesn’t hesitate to greet the morning light,
Their darkness has passed, to be the ocean it need only wave.
Bowing in effulgent salute and returning the light it’s been given,
Tender acknowledgement that the sun has no choice but to shine.
– Andrew
Salute to the sun – Namaste!
Salute to… Rio?
Salute to the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga’
Hear with your ears, listen with your hearts
… and there in the silence you shall be revealed
“For we are jolly good fellows and so say both of us”
Newby Manon cuddles up to Elizabeth and Greg*
(* The man who introduced boardshorts & Levi jeans to Autralia)
John shows the international symbol for “I’m surrounded by happy girls”
Wetsuits the international symbol of cool water – with a mildly involving swell
Michael is back for a few laps
Visibility wasn’t the best, fortunately the cuddles at Shelley were
Sparkles requesting a cuddle
… Lips and Sterling respond to the request
And heading back together on the return journey
To where it would appear, the girls are still smiling
Warm Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher.
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9 comments
Mary
22/09/2014 at 1:26 pm
Beautiful blog Andrew.
Such a perfect morning especially as the water does feel just a little bit warmer.
john.St
22/09/2014 at 1:47 pm
Great blog Andrew.
How lovely is the sun!
such a day to work……
Elizabeth X
22/09/2014 at 2:19 pm
Thanks Magic Hands. Manon who is from Paris, France & has been in Oz only a month had her first swim today to become a pink cap. She said she is impressed with you getting the spelling of her name right. A good feat since none of us but Eric seem to be able to pronounce it properly and each have a different version! She found the murky unclear water eery and when she put her head up found the Aussie sunlight blinding but she overcame her fear to make it to Shelly and is thrilled to be a pink cap. As am I! Its less than six months since I was an even scareder newbie but now …. No stopping me. I’ve got two badges!!!!!! Just saying! Still walking on cloud nine from yesterday. So grateful to the friend who encouraged me to get down & try it and supported me with encouragement & tips through the first few scary swims and a few scrapes & challenges along the way. Best gift a friend has ever given me.
Andrew aka Magic Hands
22/09/2014 at 2:31 pm
Glad you like it.
BTW big thanks to you Mary for help with the ‘water photos’!!
Tayls
22/09/2014 at 4:22 pm
great blog Andy…always enjoy your words & the obvious thought that goes into them.
Jane
22/09/2014 at 4:49 pm
Lovely thoughtful blog, Mr. M H.
And a note from Amanda hay at the OzMus re Lainey-Loo’s pic of a “Mullet Ball”: “Oh that does look like some spawning action even though it is a bit late in the season for them”.
Jane
22/09/2014 at 4:51 pm
Here is the link to Lainey’s great photo:
http://pacificjules.typepad.com/.a/6a0133ed6f68df970b01b7c6e33bd9970b-popup
Elizabeth
22/09/2014 at 5:15 pm
I agree!
Lainey
22/09/2014 at 5:47 pm
Lovely blog Andrew. Some fantastic photos. How deep blue is the sky! I love that photo of you Elizabeth in between Greg and Manon. Thanks for sending the mullet ball photo Jane.