I open my eyes and find myself at the shore of a body of water, oh and what a refreshing body of water it appears to be. So smooth, clean, untouched and inviting...
jump, jump, jump...
As I stand there, I begin to contemplate taking the plunge. A part of me pushes for the action, but another part of me begins listing (literally) off rational reasons as to why this may not be the best idea:
(1) I am fully clothed, I have no proper swimming attire or a towel
(2) It is still winter, and judging by the cold air, I can imagine the water would not be as inviting as it appears at this point in time.
(3) I am alone, and after my numerous life guarding and water safety courses, the idea of never swimming alone has been successfully drilled into my mind.
(4) It is unfamiliar water, and taking that plunge into such water is not only stupid, but another important lesson that has been burned into my memory.
So many cons, yet against all these, the possibility of some sort of a gain or enjoyment seems to out weigh them all.
Why is it that ideas we know are bad often seem to win out over our better judgment. Is my conscious that screwed up that I would allow myself to be influenced by the mere thought of pleasures and personal gains?!
Such things are not to be important factors in my life, I am not to let my physical desires rule my being.
When I know without a doubt in my mind that this is not the right time for a swim, why do I still entertain the idea?
~toss me out a life vest, irrationality is steering my boat~
1 comment:
Lauren you're not alone on the beach...there are others there...you just need to find something else to do til the water's right to swim...but you're never alone on the beach...you need to look at it...and if the cons outweigh the pros then don't...but if those pros are betaing the cons...then rational dictates that it's a good idea...remember you're not alone on the beach...wanna make a sand castle...i'll let you bury me...lol
-eric
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