In 1978, I watched as Diana Nyad (then 29) attempted for the first time to swim from Cuba to Key West. It was a dream she had carried since she was 8 years old.
I was 18 at the time.
It made an impression.
Sadly, strong winds and currents blew her miles off course. Closer to Texas than Key West.
It seemed her goal was unattainable.
Over.
And in 2011, at 61, she tried again. This time strong winds and stings from a Box Jellyfish ended her swim.
Later that same year she would try a third time...and once again Box Jellyfish and Portuguese Man-Of-Wars would thwart her goal.
In 2012 in a fourth try she would encounter vicious electrical storms at sea and be turned back.
And today:
Sept.2, 2013, at 64 years old, Diana Nyad showed us the true meaning of never giving up...of chasing our dreams no matter how young or old we are...and as she said on reaching the shore at Key West after the 53 hour swim...it takes a TEAM.
Which is great (life) advice no matter what your DREAM may be!
Congratulations, Ms. Nyad...for being an inspiration to us all :)
What goal or dream do YOU want to pursue?
If not now....when?
