Learning to Swim Taught Me More Than I Bargained for (Published 2020)

Learning to Swim Taught Me More Than I Bargained for (Published 2020)

6/2/2020

link

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/24/magazine/learning-to-swim.html

summary

In this article, the author shares a personal narrative about her journey to learn how to swim as an adult. She reflects on her childhood fear of water and how it hindered her ability to swim. The article explores the mental and emotional barriers she had to overcome and the transformative experience of finally learning how to swim. The author discusses the process of confronting her fears and the empowering feeling of gaining confidence in the water. Through her story, she highlights the importance of facing our fears and embracing new challenges. Overall, the article serves as an inspirational account of personal growth and resilience.

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