It’s not surprising that reports of mental health issues are on the rise in this time of Covid. When my youngest brother died of brain cancer in 2000, I sat on the couch every night for a year, it was as close to depression as I’ve gotten.

One of the things that pulled me out of the dark was swimming. Last night I found an old diary where I wrote about loving to exercise, specifically swim.

I moved to Bacalar to be able to swim. I have the answer to the blahs in my back yard, cold water and exercise. I just have to do it. My goal this week is to get up earlier and swim before the wind picks up causing the waves that make it more difficult. The motivation of even ten years ago is more difficult to find these days.

Fingers crossed it works. Seems I cross my fingers a lot these days.
DOS TORTAS

An ideal retirement.
But then, I have G’daughter I’ll never leave.
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So do we, five grandchildren. Never thought it would turn our this way. The best laid plans….
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I understand that part about motivation. Mine seems to be missing in action.
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Swimming has been an important part of my life for thirty five years. If I can muster motivation to do nothing else, I’m good.
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Well done you. You have my total admiration!
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Thank you. So far so good.
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