NOFO STYLE-Sunita Narma's Polar plunge journey
$1000
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Let me start by saying that I am the most reluctant polar bear you will meet. It's a winter sport and its F*ing cold, not to mention IN water, none of which have ever been my thing. Every time I find myself attempting it there's some version of me talking to talking to myself of  - you can do this, let courage take over, where is the sun, why is it so cloudy, brrrr its cold, Ok maybe I can stay in for 2 min and then come out, yada yada yada. And every time I end the session there is this euphoria of victory of mind over matter that keeps me coming back. The extrovert in me loves the energies of the group and its fueling me towards exploring my introverted self, inviting me to enjoy solo plunges as well.


Do I buy all the hype about "It's good for you" and the "health benefits", I can't say for sure that I do, however the  Mental health benefits, now that I can vouch for. The peace and magic found in this ever changing experience of being in these cold North Fork waters, with amazing views to beat can't be explained in words. You just have to experience it for yourself.


Unlike the most committed polar bears, I don't feel the urge to go in every day, Yup the die-hards do rain shine sleet and I admire them for that. I go when it feels right for me and sit it out when it doesn't. 


If you ever feel the urge to get those neoprene booties on (the one piece of must have gear to help your feet) and take the plunge, reach out, I will go with you and you can decide for yourself if this polar bear journey is something that will serve your life right now.


Meanwhile as you read this, hopefully warm and toasty indoors in your fuzzy holiday slippers, I hope you consider clicking the Donate Button and support CAST / Back to the Bays in whatever ways feels right to you. Two amazing organizations doing amazing work in this beautiful North Fork community we live in.

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