Nothing is Wasted
3 min readJun 19, 2024
Writing lessons from the swimming pool
I’ve recently started swimming laps for fitness. As I cycle back and forth, lulled with regular breathing and the peace of the water, my mind floats back to earlier versions of my swimming self.
- The young girl learning to swim the length of the pool so she could earn a badge that let her use the pool in long, hot summer days.