I must admit that I’ve recently fallen for a new hobby - scuba diving! Initially, I didn’t know what to expect - what would it feel like? Could I handle the pressure? What if I run out of breathing mixture? Would they have a wetsuit in my size? Despite all these doubts, I went for it… and I have no regrets…

—> You discover an entirely new world, which makes up 70% of the Earth’s surface

—> You must learn maximum efficiency in communication - having a chat over coffee isn’t exactly feasible underwater

—> You must learn to handle stressful situations and remain calm - balanced

—> Breath control is fundamental

—> Building trust with a diving buddy is like a study in human understanding

—> The necessity to manage responsibility for others (when leading a dive)

—> Learning the principles of navigation and orientation, relying solely on instruments and without the ability to trust your own senses

—> Learning respect for nature - we all descended from marine life. This ecosystem is vital for us, yet also dangerous

In the sea, I feel like a toddler taking its first steps - there’s always something new to learn.