How to Birthday

As I stood up from Wayne's chair, I felt lighter, not just because of the weight of the hair that had been cut, but due to gaining some additional clarity on how to live.

It was only when I relaxed and let the waves guide me that I was able to stand.

The knowledge of my mind mixed with the experience of my body created this wisdom that I can do things I don’t know how to do or know much about.

A healthy person has one thousand worries; an unhealthy person has only one.

My journey, like most others, has been often fraught with challenges and uncertainties.

Bill Gates once said something about choosing a lazy person for a tough job. Why? They'd find the easiest way to do it. 

The journey of paddleboarding, much like the journey of life, is fraught with challenges.

I find myself wanting to understand my grandparents better, to appreciate their struggles and their triumphs, to honor their memory.

As I stood there, I realized that this perfect day I had was a reminder about the journey, not the destination

Life continues to change me. I don’t need to control or direct the change. I can learn to allow it to happen.