It was too sappy to call this post Gushing with Gratitude. But that isn't a bad thing.
As we roll into Liquid Fusion Kayaking's slower season, Jeff and I have been reviewing Liquid Fusion Kayaking's business plan and our own personal goals. Health and happiness are at the top of my short and long term goal list. This week, I reaffirmed how simple this can be, and I am literally gushing with gratefulness.
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| Strolling among redwood trees - breathing the fresh air - marveling at life. |
I am grateful that I have found the magic potion for happiness - time spent in nature. It can be as simple as walking on my errands around town - admiring plants and birds or as exhilarating as surfing my kayak, running whitewater, or mountain biking in the forest. I have let go of the perception that every adventure has to be epic - perfect waves, big whitewater, fast rides. I have shifted my mindset and discovered that every adventure is a victory of the soul.
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| My surfing pals and I call surfing a wave that doesn't break sledding. Rather than being frustrated that the surf is small, I sled and rejoice that I am able to get outside and play in the sea. There will be days with better waves. |
I feel very fortunate to live in Fort Bragg, California with access to the sea and the redwood forest. I also greatly appreciate my friends, neighbors, and community. Solo missions are special but sharing adventures with friends is feeds the happiness quotient.
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| Camping on the Eel River |
As we roll into the holidays, take time reflect on all the blessings of this world. Rejoice in them and share them with others.
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| Our coastal mountain biking crew sharing adventures in the desert. |
