Down By The Lake

Today I went to a shimmering blue lake. I stood by the shore staring out over the water. I wanted so much to dive in. But. I was hesitant. I forgot my swimsuit. Also it might be too cold. Maybe the ground would be too slimy. Or maybe it would be too sharp. And AF is in residence. So many reasons. So I resigned to just look and let my eyes swim in its blue.

But as I spent hours watching and watching, trying to read my book, but always being drawn to gaze out over the sparkling water. The desire to swim drew me to its shores once again. A friend lent me a swimsuit. I dipped my toe in. The temperature was perfect. One step followed another. Before I knew it the cool water reached my hips. And then I was swimming. I felt revived. Renewed. I felt the sadness and disappointment of this cycle wash away. It's as though the cool water cleansed my mind as well as my body. 

I feel ready to look toward the future. To keep trying. To start afresh. The beauty and vastness of the landscape reminded me that the the world has so much to offer. There is hope. Perhaps you too will understand why today was a good day...