Feeling Alive and Well

If you can recall my summer post about swimming you know that I love the act of jumping into a lake. Well it's the beginning of October and I am still relishing the lake water against my skin. At this time of year the water is refreshingly, shockingly cold. I love the feeling of aliveness it brings to my being. The ritual of running towards the water and jumping makes me feel alive. As I run and jump in, I let go of my fears and allow the sensations to permeate through me. As I walk out of the air which was cool now seems warm and my extremities tingle with warmth as blood rushes to my extremities.
I love it!