“Life moves fast and if you don’t take a moment to look around once in a while, it’ll pass you by”. Or something like that, wisely stated by Ferris Bueller at the twilight of his Day Off. A great sentiment to bear in mind, and on MY mind with so much quickly changing for me this June. Change inspires me though, and without it we get stagnant. Haven’t spent a lot of time on the river this month, babying a very slight but impactful MCL/knee issue, which was the original inspiration for writing this blog (a severe tear that had me “benched” for most everything fun I like to do). A lot has happened since then. Many many hours spent on the river in my whitewater SUP bliss, many fun adventures locally and internationally, quality time with loved ones and a new relationship that became an old one. Also tears shed from loss–loss of lives, property and relationships. A pandemic.
As this summer kicks off for reals (July typically marks true summer in the paddling outfitter world) I’m excited by the prospect of working half-time with Tumalo Creek, and the other half, on my own side ventures. Wellness coaching and instruction plus a shift back into a more “cerebral” space, with business/leadership coaching and workshops (shameless plug… if you’re interested private message me for more info).
What inspires you? What changes haven’t you made but could enhance your life greatly? Right now, what inspires me, is my sister. She had been in a rut, as we all fall into sometimes, but when challenged by some pretty tough life situations, determined to get through it and make things happen. And maaaaan has she attacked life with a vengeance! Changes both big and small. We talk about it frequently, and it doesn’t necessarily take much to see big results from small actions. I’m grateful to have her reminding me to make each day great–whatever “great” means to you/me. And I’ll task you, reader, with the same. Get out there….
Thanks for listening…see ya out there on the frisky ripples!
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