PURSUIT OF PLEASURE (those with kinesthetic
sensations enjoyed in participation)
— "I view the water as sensual when I swim…it feels
good…and I like to swim fast with fins…I like to have
a tan… also, so I don't want to have a heart attack"
(Kirk Tuck; male; had heart attack within two weeks of conversation,
but is recovering nicely, in the water!)
— "My love of swimming is kinda like worship in a
way. I used to go to church a lot, but I really don't want to
do that as much any more… The pool is kind of like a church,
and I go to church every day… I guess I wanted to worship
my own body, for once." (female)
— "I swim because I used to feel really fat…I
am used to my bathing suit now… for some reason, I don't
really care as much about how big I am." (Age 45; weight
approx. 160, given with permission.)
