Captured here is the moment before immersion; that still breath before surrendering to the cold. The plunge has become a living metaphor for my MAPP journey: the descent into discomfort, the awakening of agency, and resurfacing renewed. It also mirrors the work of my capstone, where I propose somatic practices to be more than just wellness trends but powerful positive psychology interventions that are strengths-based and bottom-up approaches to anxiety management.
Embodied Flourishing
- Photographer: Karina Gorodkin
- Date: October 21, 2025
- Collection: Penn MAPP 20th Anniversary