A Gentle First Stretch

A warm tickle ran straight through my fingertips, and before I even knew what was happening, my left arm shifted outward. The stiff stillness just dissolved! Leaning back against the cool blue wall, I carefully stretched each webbed finger against the matte surface, testing the soft resistance. It felt so easy and natural, like gliding into calm water after waiting on the shore. I adjusted my posture slightly, rested my right hand against my hip, and took a relaxed breath right here where I stood.