As the Caparica Czech Surf Open 2024 approaches, I feel excited and ready to embrace this new challenge and desire I have had for many years.
By taking this leap, I want to prove that any dream, no matter how big, is within your reach if you dare to chase it.
Let my journey remind you to pursue the passions and desires that make you come alive.
Mark those dates and come to support me in Costa da Caparica from September 25th to 30th, 2024!
mili
“Have you done some surfing competition?”
I have been teaching surfing for over seven years, and my surf students often ask me this question. My typical reply was:
“Unfortunately, I started to surf quite late (I was 23). I guess I already missed my chance. I would need to start from a very young age.”
This reason could be enough to kill one’s dream, and I have believed this for many years.
Until someone gave me hope again—Caparica Czech Surf open
A few weeks ago, I joined Women’s Longboard Day Retreat organized by LOBA and Anne Albers (3x Dutch Longboard Champion), and my desire came alive again!
After lunch, we went to the beach with our longboards to catch some waves we would analyse later.
The conditions were messy, and those accustomed to good waves struggled, but I was hungry to surf and found it easy because I’m used to those conditions from Faro Beach.
I felt a fire in me to have fun no matter the conditions, maybe also because I had to travel 1.5 hours to participate, so it felt more precious.
At the end of the retreat, Anne asked me, “Have you ever competed?”
This question again? That’s not random! Maybe it’s time to change it because I want to experience it. She gave me hope as she shared a few tips with me.
Invest your time and energy wisely
At this stage of my life, I’m done with limiting myself, and I’m fully committed to exploring my full potential. If it challenges me, great. I’m in! I do have the tools to get out of my way and act!
I immediately recalled that Czech Surf organizes a competition once a year, which, by “coincidence,” happens only 300 km away from where I live.
It couldn’t be better timing now since I quit my job a few weeks ago. Yay! I don’t believe in coincidences.
Following my intuition and taking inspired action
Lately I was paying a lot more attention to my intuition and taking inspired actions. It’s really fun, and it leads to more magical moments.
When an idea like this comes, I use the momentum and take one tiny action. It can be as simple as dropping a DM to Czech.Surf and ask them until when the subscriptions will be open.
Tackle one excuse and your brain will give you three more
It’s trully amazing how many excuses our mind can give us just to keep us “safe” yet stuck.
mili
When I saw the price of the entry fee and began to calculate the cost of fuel, accommodation, etc., I began to experience a bit of anxiety and worries about having more expenses than the source of income.
Maybe I should be more cautious and cut my costs before I have a stable income?
You know better than this, Mili! We can’t manifest our dreams out of negative emotions.
Are you familiar with the law of attraction?
I have been listening to Abraham Hicks and her podcast about the Law of Attraction. She taught me that from this kind of low vibration energy I won’t be able to attract what I want. I needed to bring my focus back to what I desired and find a few thoughts that would make me feel better.
I sit a few minutes in meditation and visualize how great it will feel to experience the competition and how many great people I will meet with whom I can create more cool projects.
Then new inspiration came!
People can’t help us if we don’t ask!
Trust me, this wasn’t easy for me to learn.
But life needs balance: if we give, we also need to be open to receiving, and vice versa.
So, I created a goal on the Ko-Fi platform, which I shared with my community and friends, along with my story.
And it worked! Within less than 24 hours, I received almost half of what I needed. If you’d like to contribute, click the Ko-Fi button below or find me on Revolut @milenas8fc.
Miracle?
Not really. It’s about not letting my mind stand in the way and opening myself to my inner guidance—the subtle voice of my intuition that says, “Go here, do this, talk to that person, send that message.”
Do you ever notice your own intuition?
Though it requires constant readjustment, the journey can still be enjoyable
Pursuing our dreams requires inner work.
Our job is to spend time in solitude, quiet our monkey minds, and, by focusing on our breath, return to the present moment. It’s in this state that we receive new guidance about our next steps.
You don’t need to know how; solutions will gradually unfold as you take action.
Our minds struggle to embrace it because we’ve been conditioned to rely on a false sense of control, often neglecting the significance of faith, which holds more power than planning.
I’ve been there too and this one is new!
Unlimited source of motivation
You will be facing self-doubts and naysayers. Fear will attempt to hold you back, and you will feel tempted to give up.
You can try to ignore your desire, but it won’t go away!
That’s when we need to find reasons larger than ourselves to remember WHY are we doing it!
What pushes me is knowing that I can only lead others to follow their dreams by my own example, and that alone keeps me going!
Just play it safe and dim your light! Or challenge your mind and come back to life.
mili
Avoid regrets
Have you ever wondered why people feel resentful and jealous?
It’s because those who have the courage to pursue their dreams reflect the suppressed desires within others. It’s often easier to harbor bitterness than to take action.
Please don’t be one of them. It would be tragic to lie on your deathbed one day, reflecting on your life and regretting all those unfulfilled dreams.
Right here, right now, you have the power to create a brighter future through the decisions you make today.
Invitation to pay closer attention to what you desire
I invite you to reflect on your dreams—what steps can you take today to move closer to your goals and lead a life filled with purpose and joy?
Let’s make some waves! Give up the need for approval, question your beliefs, stop the blame and distractions, and act!
Last few words about Caparica Czech Surf Open
I’m joining Caparica Czech Surf Open to inspire more of you to stop limiting yourself and take actions towards your dreams and desires.
You can join our supportive Facebook community, share your story, and let us know how we can support you.
I feel blessed being surrounded by so many beautiful souls who helped me to collect within 24 hours almost half of the funds I need to cover my travel expenses, entry fee, accommodation, and food. If you would like to also help, you can donate via Ko-Fi or Revolut (@milenas8fc).
Every bit helps and brings me one step closer to riding those waves. Thank you for your generosity!
With love,
Mili
What is the mission of The Greatest Wave of Life?
The name I chose isn’t random.
I help people through surfing to get out of their busy minds and bring them back to the present moment where they can notice the voice of their heart.
Finding balance on the surfboard helps to bring more balance to their life too.
There is a great wave out there that’s calling you to ride it if you just dare to make the step, believe you will find it, and have the courage to face the unknown no matter how crazy you will look to people around you.
I’m preparing some new cool surf projects around surf retreats in Portugal, which I want to take around the world in the future.
Stay tuned and join our Facebook community or follow my Instagram.
Let’s make some waves!