Reflection 06: Stay Out of the Water—Fears of the Ocean

To many of us, the ocean is a place of fun, relaxation, and beauty. However, there are also those of us who view the ocean with dread, a place wrought with danger and fear. In fact, the oceans do touch on many of our most primal fears, including fears of drowning, the unknown, and being out of our element. Which of your fears does the ocean touch upon? What doubts cross your mind, however briefly, as you enter the water?

Include in your discussion at least two of the following:

• "Fitness Guru Pushes Fears Aside to Complete Triathlon" (Naperville Sun)
• "Getting Over Fear of the Ocean" (SurfingHandbook.com)
• "Diver Debunks Sharks' Bad Reputation" (Los Angeles Times)
• "The Most Dangerous Things at the Beach" (LiveScience) 
• "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning" (Stuff)
• "The World's Most Dangerous Beaches" (Huffington Post)

Required:

• MLA Style
• Must be exactly two-full pages in length

Due: Th 11.07