Today I had an awesome paddle with an energetic 11-year-old girl. This was her first time out on a SUP board but she caught on quickly. Watching her reminded me about 3 simple things I need to remember as I'm learning to surf:
1) Just go for it. (She jumped right on the board and went at it.)
2) Don't give up. (She struggled a bit but pushed herself on the massive board that was twice her size.)
3) Have fun. (She laughed and had a great time.)
As adults, we sometimes bog our minds down with so many things that it can be difficult to focus on a single task. We over-think and over-analyze. Children are so resilient. They know how to live in the moment, something taken for granted as we get older. When I hit the surf this weekend, I plan to clear my mind and keep things simple by following steps 1-2-3.
Thanks for the lessons!
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