This was so fun in the pool. The water was on and it was almost like a really high-speed jet jacuzzi. The cool water was rushing at me and splashing in my face and it was a nice moment of relaxation and feeling of life. For those who have been to the mikvah, it felt refreshing and like a renewal of spirit. Just in jest...when I look at this, I can't help noticing that it almost looks like Jesus on the cross. Except, thank G-d no nails, torture, or Roman Legion involved in this. ;-) (Source Video: Dannielle Blumenthal)
At the pool this morning, the fresh clean water was pouring in. Swimming in the hot sun, I headed straight for the cool splash. The water was frothing white against the blue background. As it hit the pool, it created this amazing bubbling beneath the surface. I swam under it a number of times and came up through the bubbling fresh water. Sort of felt like I was swimming in a waterfall in the Amazon or something exotic like that. Hey, I can imagine...but it really was amazing with the water, the sun, the air--felt so alive! I am thankful to G-d for allowing me this wonderful moment today to feel his beauty in the world. (Source Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)
Andy Blumenthal is Deputy Program Director at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Blumenthal is a dynamic, award-winning leader with over 35 years of experience delivering results across the public and private sectors. All opinions are his own.