Growing up, I was fortunate to learn to swim shortly after learning to walk. Being a member of a family that enjoyed the outdoors and respected nature, water became my second home. My mother, Bonnie, taught swimming lessons for many years at our home on Toonigh Road. Watching her help others learn to enjoy water and build confidence was a big part of my early years.Developing confidence was one of the largest underlying factors in overcoming the fear of water. It didn’t matter if the student was a toddler, teen, or senior — fear was always due to the unknown. It takes courage to get over fear, and it takes knowledge to gain confidence. Mom was one of the best at helping others learn about water, overcome their misconceptions, and cope with the fear to build that confidence. Once the fear was respected and addressed, it could be processed, understood, and overcome.
Each one of us has a bubble, and inside that personal space, we have the tools we need to reach beyond our fear, and move from (or often straight into) our unknowns. We can then propel ourselves towards newly discovered horizons. Some of us may fly higher, others may explore deeper, or venturing farther may prove to be the course for many. Whichever direction you find yourself moving in, keep going. One of the greatest blessings we can receive is the ability to harvest wisdom from our life. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams,” said Thoreau. Challenge yourself. Discover. Define, and conquer your fear. Depths, heights, and long distances are only limited by your definition of space. There is always a bigger bubble waiting for you; be confident in your journey and blessed along your way.
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