‘We dream in colours borrowed from the sea’
Back in December I decided to do something that I had never done before, something that would be a memorable way to see out 2018 and kick off 2019 in style! I decided to take part in my first ever outdoor dip! Yes, I have swam in the sea when on holiday, but never on a cold winter’s morning in December… and it was the best decision I could make!
It was a post on Instagram that first drew my attention to the monthly outdoor swims that take place at Helen’s Bay Beach on the last Sunday of each month organised by The Freedom Method. Hollie from @TheFreedomMethod is a Life and Mindset coach with a great outlook on life. Her approach to mindfulness and wellness is inspiring, she reminds us that it is ok not to be ok all the time, and just how important it is to take time-out from everyday life to focus on our personal wellbeing with a medium that suits us best. It seemed only right that this was an event I should take part in, one to tick off my bucket list and a morning spent in my favourite surroundings…. who can say no to a beach sunrise even in cold temperatures!
Sunday. December. 8am
Catching that sunrise at Helen’s Bay Beach
Although cold at first, I found that my body adapted better than I expected to in such temperatures. Yes, I will admit that it was hard to push through that barrier and make myself swim, but once I made that push it felt liberating. I now see why this has become such a popular hobby for many, not only do you get that great sense of achievement doing something completely out of the ordinary and out of your comfort zone, but you feel great afterwards… free! It’s something that I would definitely recommend to others and something that I look forward to continuing throughout 2019!
Here’s to catching those waves and making beach memories!
‘Life is a beach, enjoy the waves’
The after!