I like swimming because it taught me to confront my fears. As someone afraid of the cold, each time I force myself to submerge into the cold water is like fighting against a difficulty. Even if I am so cold with goosebumps and teeth clattering, the coolness is refreshing because I am forced to concentrate on the cold. And the only way to overcome the cold is to keep swimming and warm up the muscles. It feels like an accomplishment every time.