I woke up this morning with a smile on my face, no, not what you are thinking, I was proud of myself, if you had to tell me 18 months ago that I would love cold water, I would not have believed you, I am the person that gets cold in summer, that will wear a jacket, my cousin, Rone' says, you can't go with me to Canada because you'll need plug-in thermal wear.
A year ago, my daughter, Micaelyn suggested we do the Wim Hof Method, (back then I never knew as much as I know now about Cold Water Immersions) and tick it off the bucket list. So off to St James we went for a sunrise dip at 7am, she said Mom we just need to do 10 mins that is all, it seemed like the longest 10 mins except for the night my husband passed away.
The cold was biting, I started moving around and found it easier to cope with the cold and I actually stayed in for 15 mins.
The next weekend, I found myself back at St James, no one paying me, but me going to the pool because I wanted to get that feeling again.
I could tick off that I swam in the rain, I swam in a pool that had an Octupus, I swam with an Oyster Catcher, I saw a little jellyfish, starfishes, lots of sea urchins of varies colours and drank alot of sea water, 😁
I can't believe how fast this year has gone by, not only did I make friends, but I also learnt alot from the regulars and some of the older folks inspired me, I mean, if they can do it, so can I.
I have visited 16 pools so far.
My experience doing the cold water immersions has helped me cope with my late husband's passing, as I have my little chats to God when I am bobbing in the water and it has helped me with my osteoarthritis, I have not taken any anti-inflammatory medication in the last 8 months and when I am not in the water, my body craves the cold water.
I have done the WinHof Fundamentals course and hope to do more.
Here's to finding your passion, don't be afraid to follow your dreams, to do what inspires you, the things that wake you up in the morning and gets you out of bed.
To new experiences.
Yours in cold water immersion
Lyniel
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