Rest.

Rest.

What does that word invoke in your mind? Does it bring forth thoughts of sleep and relaxation? What about swimming like a shark was chasing you? Is this where rest can be found?

The coach is yelling instructions from the deck--and athletes in all lanes of the pool are giving it their all.

Rest.

As you feel the grip of the water.

Rest.

While kicking your feet as if mashing the buttons of an arcade game.

Rest.

Before violently disposing of the water in your nose and mouth.

Rest.

While feeling your hand glide gracefully through the air with each stroke.

Rest.

As your fingertips slip through the water's surface in front of you.

Rest.

As your head turns to gasp for air.

Rest.

Is found in each breath.

Rest.

You capture a moment of weightlessness while inhaling, like floating mid-air over a trampoline.

Rest.

In this moment of equanimity, the world pauses before beginning the next cycle of violence, pain, tension, and release.

Rest.

You arrive again, and it's as fresh as the last time you were here.

Rest.

This begins to fuel you as you push harder.

Rest.

Your body relaxes with each breath, and your mind sinks into a deep...

Rest.

It's like waking up after a full night of sleep, but it has only been a fraction of a second.

Rest.

Lost in the balance between peace and chaos.

Rest.

Everyone has limits, but only if you remember where they are.

Rest.

With the entire world in your lungs.

Rest.

But the equanimity doesn't last, and you feel gravity again.

Rest.

The release is as important as the catch,

Rest.

The cycle continues, breath by breath.

Rest.

your body has rhythm, maintaining a perfect tempo

Rest.

A wealth of energy is available in every moment. You can choose to capture it or let it go.

Rest.

Lost in your presence.

You beat the entire pool today.