
I found that as long as I kept my body straight and head high, my
feet were lifted up by the waters, and I am being just led with gentle
movements in the water, I can move in any direction I want with my hand and leg movements, while I lay
backward, I look at the clouds, moving with me, reminding of
God who is always with us and the trees
all around were clapping hands for me, while I took new steps and I felt enveloped by the waters that washed
my face, giving me feeling of freshness and a sense of well being, for a moment I was lost
in the waters, I did not even realize, I have been in the swimming pool for an hour, and I need to come out, as
the time is up.
I look
forward now for every day, to come early, so that I can get more time in the
swimming pool, and when I find my
companions fearful or struggling, I am there for them, teaching what I learnt,
and sharing some techniques with them that has helped me to swim. Some youngsters marvel at me when they watch
me swim, and they say I have very good stamina, for swimming continuously and
for a longer period, I share with them my experiences of how I marveled at
others, and with imitation and taking small steps have learnt to swim with confidence
and courage.
I
have made a lot of friends, some of them housewives, some working women; we
help each other, and make learning enjoyable. Indeed the swimming pool is a blessing for me,
where I forget everything and enjoy the company of myself. I found this beautiful prayer that says:
Let
me live the day in such a way that at least one person |I will meet during this
day will be happier for having met me.
Let
me live the day in such a way that when this day is through and its toiling is
over at least one person will remember me for my having spoken a kind word.
Let
me live the day in such a way that when the evening arrives and darkness
envelopes me, I will feel the satisfaction that I helped at least one person in
need, and that I brought joy in at least one person’s life.
Let
me live the day in such a way that when my eyes begin to close in slumber
tonight I feel that I have felt a trail of kindnesss and not a scar of
discontent, and I hear you say to me “well done.. You have indeed earned
another day by the good you did today.”
Be
Blessed & Be Happy !

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