One Swing Philosophy — What Golf Taught Me About Life

When I was young, I had so much energy. I did not always know how to manage my emotions, so sometimes I burned myself out with my own energy. Now I am 60. My emotions are calmer. I can think before I react. I can say YES when I want to, and NO when I don't. And I really like this version of myself. 😀💓💕 I still love people. I still love being playful. I still enjoy a little adventure. But now I know how to keep my balance. I can be alone. I can be with people. I can open my door a little. I can close it when I need to. I can make a mistake. I can change my mind. I can simply say, “Well, that was interesting.” 😂😁 Maybe that is why life feels more exciting these days. My life is not perfectly quiet. It moves. It surprises me. Sometimes it feels like a little roller coaster. But this time, I am not being dragged along. I am choosing to ride it. I do not need a perfect life. I just want a life that feels alive. So, today's verdict is simple. I love myself at this moment. Nobody...

Sometimes, I don't feel like going to the swimming pool. I have to pack my swimsuit, get in the car, and drive there. Honestly, sometimes I think, “Oh… should I go today? I’m too lazy.” 😂 Then I change my mind. “Wait a minute. One swimming pool can give me the benefits of three different kinds of care!” Here is how I think about it. 1. Dermatology — A Natural Face and Full-Body Lift? Haha As we get older, not only our faces but also our bodies can lose some firmness. Of course, everyone is different. Some of it may simply come from our genes, too. 😊 But I have been swimming regularly for many years, and I feel that moving my whole body in the water has helped me keep my body firm. I actually remember something that happened when I was in my 40s. One day, a woman asked me, “Your body looks very firm. What is your secret?” I answered immediately. “I swim regularly.” Of course, maybe I was naturally lucky, too. Haha. But as we get older, I think we can really see differences betwee...

Today was one of those golf days that made me very happy. It had been about two or three weeks since my last round because of my long summer break. The weather was still warm, but I could feel a little autumn breeze. It felt like a perfect day for golf. On the back nine, I came to a par 3 with a very unusual bunker. The sand was pink. I had never seen a pink-sand bunker before. It was so pretty against the green grass, blue sky, and pine trees. And then something even better happened. I made a birdie! 🏌️‍♀️ My caddie took a photo of me hitting a bunker shot from the pink sand. I think that photo will always remind me of this round. But honestly, I was a little worried before the round. Yesterday, I had practiced at the driving range, and my driver was not working well at all. I couldn't find my old impact feeling. The other two players today are both longer hitters. One of my younger golf friends usually hits her driver about 20 meters farther than I do. So yesterday, inst...