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It’s so interesting you shared a story about free diving (which is absolutely stunning!) as I’m currently reading a book called Island of Sea Women by Lisa See about the haenyeo women of Jeju Island in Korea. The book is fiction but but the women exist - they are divers, collecting shell fish and other sea creatures for their livelihood. Traditionally, the women bring home the money and the men care for the children and the diving skills are passed on to the next generations by diving leaders. The book is great - it gives an insight into their lives, particularly through the Japanese occupation in the early 1940s but also of customs & cultural practices.

I also knew a guy who was a freediver - he flew all over the world to dive and his family would always be waiting anxiously at the surface. After reading this story you can understand why!

The story you shared is beautiful in its message and production. Thank you!

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Lisa, now that you say it, I'm wondering how that skipped my mind. I've seen these women in action and it is hard work. We were in Jeju a few years back - seeing the grit and determination of these women, and ultimately the love they have for their families is humbling. I haven't read the book, but I'll definitely give it a go soon.

Yes, this story dives into the intricacies of free diving and all the dangers it is fraught with. Also gives one a sense of how enticing life's calling can be for some people, and what we can take away from these experiences.

I'm happy to hear this story resonated with you thanks a ton for your comment! (-: Cheers and have a great weekend Lisa!

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