Tag Archives: Swimming
Pool Lane Lines
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Swimming By Nordstrom
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Pop Culture Just Doesn’t “Get” Us
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called “Pop Culture Just Doesn’t ‘Get’ Us.”Of course, when Jews are hypocrites, act holier than thou, or do bad things, they give the rest of us a bad name, and this can breed not only confusion about Jews but also, in the extreme, hate and anti-Semitism. One Chabad Rabbi said today that the Rebbe hardly ever used the word anti-Semitism or spoke of it; instead, he focused on the idea that Jews should do good and perform acts of G-dliness and righteousness in the world.
I believe we can all agree that Jews behave differently; sometimes they do good, sometimes they don’t, but regardless, we’re a little bit of a mystery to many non-Jews, which is sometimes shrouded in a large dose of fiction and conspiracy. For many, I put it this way: they still can’t understand why the fiddler was ever playing on the roof to begin with.
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Big Swimming Smile
Eyes are from the swimming dumbbells.
Nose is the swim board.
Mouth is the swim noodle.
That’s a really great big swim smile!
(Credit Photo: Rebecca)
Fish of The Sea
Great fish of the sea.
What an awesome puzzle by Ravensburger.
So colorful, beautiful, and alive.
The sea is teeming with gorgeous fish! 😉
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Happy Chairs
These Margaritaville chairs are really happy.
Sunshine, palm trees, swimming pool, and a nice cold drink on a hot day.
The chairs say:
It’s five o’clock somewhere.
But definitely not here in Florida where it’s party all the time! 😉
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
From Point A To Point A+
I loved this lesson in endurance from Naji Ali in the Wall Street Journal today.
Take it stroke by stroke.
Don’t worry about getting all the way from point A to Z.
Instead just focus on getting from point A to point A+.
Just take the first stroke and then another and another.
Like one foot in front of the other.
See how far you’ve come!
You’re on the way to point Z but you don’t have to drink the ocean in one gulp to get there. 😉
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Staying Centered
So important to keep the mind centered.
I tried something new in the pool to tread water using the minimum energy.
At first, my body resisted and I started to flail with my arms and legs.
But then, I centered my mind and started to control my breathing.
My deep focused breaths raised my body above the water almost by itself.
My arms and legs relaxed and just was there for support.
It felt so good to be in a better state of self-control and mindfulness.
Always need to try and keep the mind still, centered, and in control of the body.
Focus, focus, focus! 😉
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
I’m Sure You Did
So I thought this was pretty funny at the pool this week.
I am about to get into the swimming pool.
A water aerobics class is letting out and a bunch of older ladies are on the way out of the water.
One of them stops, give me a big smirk, and says:
“Don’t worry we warmed it up for you!”
I thought for quick second, and said with a completely straight face:
“I’m sure you did!”
The joys of swimming life. 😉
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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