Life-lessons, philosophy, personal-growth, awareness
Some years ago, I was very unaware of how thirsty I was for approval. I needed people to validate me, and that made me a perfect target for manipulation. When I received praise, attention, or was told how great…
Today I listened to a talk by Carl Jung that shifted my perspective. He said, “Procrastination is not laziness, but a coping mechanism. We procrastinate when we are afraid—afraid of being seen, of being rejected, of being criticized.” That…
I recently came across an old note from August 31st, 2019. I had given 30 surf lessons in 31 days, with just 3 days off—and I was so proud of it. Looking back, I’m amazed at how much has…
In my last surf competition in Morocco, I had a chance — one last wave, one final opportunity to turn the heat around and make the finals. The ocean offered it to me in the very last seconds. But…