Water

Yesterday I learned something new about myself.

It was about 5:00 pm and I was out skimming the pool. Our lovely pristine pool is surrounded by trees and this time of year it becomes quite the challenge. Add to that the fact that we've decided to face the fact that we have a leak and the guys are working on where it is and needed the equipment off and the pool is now green and it's not such a pretty picture out there. Did I mention the water is approximately 53 degrees?

So there I was trying my best to do what I could to maintain some ph balance while my mind was a million miles away and I felt it - that split second where you know something has gone wrong - the atmosphere shifts and BAM! - you're in the pool in December - and it's cold and it's green! I drug myself and my corduroys and my fleece shirt and my suede clogs out of there but quick and headed to the patio to disrobe to my skivvies and into the hot shower where I proceeded to double over laughing! The mental picture was hilarious!!

So, what did I learn about myself? I didn't beat myself up like I would have several years ago. I laughed. I was actually enjoying myself! I love me! And because I love myself I am free to love others even more! I think I've been this way for awhile now but yesterday it got from my head to my heart. It was a very good day.