Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth

You Can’t Control the Weather. You Can Control Your Response.

Letting go this week amidst the chaos that's unfolding in the middle-east.

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Paul Newsome, Swim Smooth
Mar 05, 2026
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Hey Swimmers,

It has been hard to ignore the events unfolding in the Middle East this week. Beyond the headlines, the ripple effect has been significant. Flights grounded. Routes diverted. Plans disrupted. Thousands of people suddenly forced to pivot.

I found myself caught up in it on Sunday.

I was due to fly Perth to Doha, then London, then onward to Lanz…

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