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Anna Held

How many women have the courage to start properly with a cold, cold bath early in the morning? I jump in, throw the water, cold as ice, and after the first plunge I am happy.

Anna Held

Courage

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Anna Held is saying that it takes real bravery for women to begin their day by taking a very cold bath early in the morning. She describes her own experience of quickly immersing herself in icy water and feeling joy right after, showing that facing discomfort can bring happiness.

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