The summer sun bounces on the surface of the pool, refracting countless tiny spots of light, like a pool of diamonds. Whenever I stand by the pool, the unique smell of chlorine water mixed with the warmth of the sun always instantly awakens all my summer memories.

Swimming pool: a spiritual oasis for urbanitesIn the steel jungle of modern cities, swimming pools are a rare blue paradise. Different from the wildness of natural lakes and the unpredictability of the sea, swimming pools, with their regular boundaries and controllable depth, provide urban people with a safe way to get close to water. Here, we can temporarily escape the constraints of mobile phone screens and let our bodies find their original rhythm in the water.
In the early morning, the water surface is as calm as a mirror, and only early swimmers break the tranquility. In the evening, the swimming pool becomes a happy social place, with children playing in the water and adults swimming or chatting by the pool.

Swimming: The closest experience to flyingThe feeling of floating in the water is the closest experience to flying. When I took a deep breath and dived underwater, the sounds of the outside world immediately became blurred and distant, leaving only the rhythm of my heartbeat and the sound of water flowing past my ears. This secluded tranquility is the best gift the swimming pool has given me.
When swimming freestyle, I focus on the coordination of each stroke and breathing; when swimming breaststroke, I enjoy the rhythm of kicking and pulling like a frog. Swimming does not impact the joints like running, but it can exercise almost all muscle groups in the body. More importantly, exercising in the water does not make people feel sticky sweat, only coolness and pleasure.

The people by the poolThere is always a lively human comedy at the poolside. There are serious swimmers wearing goggles and swimming caps, focusing on timing each lap; there are families who come to cool off, and parents nervously stare at their children splashing in the water; there are also young men and women, for whom swimming is just an excuse, and their real purpose is to show off their bodies and socialize.
The most interesting thing is to observe the different ways people enter the water: some people carefully immerse themselves along the ladder; some people stand by the pool for a long time to prepare themselves mentally before daring to jump in; and the children always jump in without thinking, splashing huge water and attracting the whistle of the lifeguard.

Pool philosophyIn the water, I often have some wonderful thoughts. The resistance of water requires people to work hard every step, but it gently supports our bodies. This is much like life itself - while giving us pressure, it also provides help to move forward.
The clear water quality of the swimming pool needs regular maintenance, filtration, disinfection, and acid-base balance, all of which are indispensable. Isn't life the same? We need to constantly filter negative emotions, disinfect harmful relationships, and balance work and life to keep our hearts clear.
When the sun sets, the lights of the swimming pool are on, and another dreamy scene appears on the water. The fatigue of the day is gently washed away by the water at this moment. I put on a towel and left with a body full of water and satisfaction, knowing that this blue haven will still be waiting here tomorrow.
The swimming pool is not only a pool of water, it is a container of summer memories, a breathing space for urban life, and a quiet place for us to talk to ourselves. In this summer, you might as well find time to sit by the swimming pool. Even if you don't go into the water, just watching the sun dancing on the water is also a rare healing.