Thursday 20 June: The whole hearted

Being raised old school male has its pros and cons. You get all the strength of the masculine energy but you often feel trapped in it too because its not cool be be male and vulnerable. You need to be tough and macho and never display emotion. Superman never cried. But a few years living that way and you find that if you cant express love you’ll never get it in return. And you miss out big time. That’s why I was relieved to come across the work on vulnerability by Brene Brown: here’s a link to her Ted talk. Brene Brown Ted Talk. She found in her research of people who had endured great hardships that they had the courage to be vulnerable and be themselves. They could then connect with people and find the strength to move through the hard times. She defined vulnerability as ‘the courage to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart.’ The whole hearted warrior living your own heroes journey. I like that thought and I feel many of you reading this feel that way too. Because without feeling we are nothing. Feelings connect us and courage moves us forward to better places, together. That connectedness and courage is at the warm heart of our swim, on even the coldest mornings. Here are a few of the whole hearted from this morning’s swim:

Stay vulnerable, stay courageous.

Pete Anthony

Stats

Water Temperature 18.4 (felt like 0.4 at Shelly)

Swimmers – 175 (felt like 176.987)

Newbies – 0 (No surprises there)

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

B&B FUNDRAISING NIGHT,

TUESDAY 9th July from 6.30pm

Generously sponsored and hosted by The Steyne Hotel

All B&B swimmers and their family and friends are cordially invited to our inaugural Christmas in July Fundraising Event – (no under 18 unfortunately)

ONLY $30 PER PERSON INCLUDING A MEAL. PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW. TO SECURE YOUR PLACE, PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S) OR PURCHASE A WHOLE TABLE HERE

Please wear your best Christmas paraphernalia on the night. Theme and dress up your table for the chance to win a prize. It will be a fun night, so don’t miss out!  First in best dressed… If everyone is very well behaved, we may get a visit from Santa himself. Who knows, if you are really good, Santa may even let you sit on his lap.

Enjoy a delicious steak or chicken dinner. A vegetarian option is also available on request, please tell us at the time of purchasing your table. Drinks will be available at bar prices.

Lots of silent auction items will up for grabs, and there will be live auctions right through the night. We will also have a monster raffle which will be drawn at the conclusion of the evening. If you or someone you know would like to donate an auction item or a prize, either individual or for a table please let us know (email Ian at ugoboyo@gmail.com). Funds raised will support both the Royal Far West and the B&B, two great causes.