That Which I Was

I Am No Longer

Your Turn - Now You Say It

That which I am, I am becoming

My contemplation
Of the precious nature
Of each and every breath
Fuels me to create this course

Some people count
How many arm-swings
It takes to reach the end of the pool

What I consider
Is how many times
I'm able to turn and draw oxygen

My yoga instructors would love me for that
They are always telling me when to inhale

Yo
Yoga
Is so
Freaking difficult

Now try swimming a mile

I do my best at yoga and that is enough
Same with technical swim
I'm way better at swim

Is yoga difficult? Try swim
You don't have the option
Of breathing at the wrong time

It is not possible
To inhale at the wrong time
You are not able to skip breaths
Because your face is in the water

If you tried that
You would inhale
Yucky pool water
It is not possible
You'll gag on it

Lesson Summary

Summary: The writer reflects on the nature of self, change, and inner contemplation in the process of creating a course. They draw analogies between their experiences in swimming and yoga, highlighting the challenges and differences between the two activities.

• The writer emphasizes the transformation they are undergoing and the significance of each breath in driving their creative process.
• They contrast the focus on breathing in yoga with the necessity of precise breathing patterns in swimming, pointing out the physical and mental demands of each activity.
• While acknowledging the difficulty of yoga, they highlight the additional challenges of swimming, where the consequences of incorrect breathing are more immediate.
• The writer concludes that their dedication to doing their best in both yoga and swimming is sufficient, reflecting on the unique obstacles and rewards of each practice.