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I enjoy swimming several times a week to rejuvenate my senses, obtain mental clarity and stay in shape. The swimming pool is the one of the few places where the

I enjoy swimming several times a week to rejuvenate my senses, obtain mental clarity and stay in shape. The swimming pool is the one of the few places where there are no everyday problems, no stress and most importantly, no phones. Everyone is just swimming. Give it a try and you'll find it's a uniquely rewarding activity, in part because it is so hard to make progress at first and you really have to work at it. But like most things in life, trusting your strength and putting in the effort will get you there even if you swallow a bit of chlorine on the way.

boringkyle 12y ago
This. Definitely. Physical activity helps me survive my days so much more than coffee does. Even just 10 minutes of core exercises can give you a huge boost that lasts longer than caffeine.
scobar 12y ago
Before my wife and I had a child, my favorite escape was backpacking deep into the wilderness here in Montana, and camping near a mountain lake. Like in the pool, there's no connectivity out there. Exploring the wilderness has instilled in me great respect for those who lived without the technology we have as well as deep gratitude for that technology I may have otherwise taken for granted.