August 25, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
Non-cooperation of the elements One of the simultaneously beautiful and frustrating aspects of surfing is we are beholden to the elements. When there is no swell, there are no waves. You can’t manufacture waves at will. I love this about Nature. She breaks the fallacy...
August 24, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development
More context We can almost always do with more context. Our perspective is always partial. After my challenging morning in the surf yesterday, I did my usual trick. It was all me and my lack of skill. Yet, as my surf coach Tony pointed out, the waves have changed....
August 23, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development, Stewardship, Leadership, Entrepreneurs
To know humility is to be powerful We came to Sri Lanka for adventure and to spend two weeks in one place surfing. Today I had a case of the yips. Fear ruled my head. Tony, my partner and amazing surf coach, reassured me that the waves are different today, requiring...
August 19, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Current Affairs, Personal Development
Swirling reflections while in Sri Lanka How to get over an aging face. Get two massive black eyes and be shocked every time you look in the mirror. Not recommended, but certainly has one get over thinner lips and a falling-down face. The rubbish and litter everywhere....
August 18, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development
And the gods are laughing Just after first light we enter the surf. The routine now four days and steady. My first wave. Not fully present. Too rushed. Still dark. I get ahead of myself. I get ahead of the wave. Over the falls I go. My board flips back and hits me...
August 16, 2024 | Beauty of Beginnings, Personal Development
The next step All learning is a progression. Children stay the path, focused on where they are. Adults often expect to be further along the path and get frustrated when they are not. Patience plus commitment are key. When it is time to learn the next step, it will...
