By Dr. Rob Kiltz

Now, who is crazy enough to plunge into Skaneateles lake in January but people that are creative and living life to the fullest. Yes, my crazy, outrageous, and spectacular friends, and to name only a few included Vitaly, Andy, Todd, and Edelika. I was invited  to take a plunge into the Skaneateles waters this weekend, and share in the first annual Skaneateles polar bear plunge. Yet I was unable to make the frigid event since I was playing in NYC,  not quite as cold nor white with snow. The five degree Fahrenheit air temp with the sun shining, ice chipped and an opening made for the 18 participants to enter the cool, crisp, yes frigid water. This was a creative moment to share in the joy of life and to collect some donations to assist the Skaneateles Fire Department, Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Services and the Skaneateles Education Fund. The first two on hand to assist medical needs and the second contributing to our smarts. This is helping us understand why we take such a plunge in the first place: to recognize that we can do anything, if we simply set our sights on it. Yes the event was a success, because some amazing people had an idea, and brought it to reality. And with that they also brought in some cash, $2200. Check out www.skanpolarbear.com for some great pics by Pete Davis, Sherie Ramsgard and Janie Darovskikh!

The ability to step into the frigid waters is an example of mind over matter, which is simply placing the sight of our desires into thy hard drive. Once there, we are able to create that which we think. Practice this each day with the thoughts of what you want and not of what you do not want. Worry and thinking of the what ifs is the first step to the creation of that you do not desire. A simple practice is the key that we bring to the Universe, and showing love and kindness to all is the opening up to all possibilities.
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Love and Blessings to all,
Dr. Rob