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What if...
...life is like the ocean?

What is a wave to you? Do you know?

Surfers who ride great waves must first attempt riding small waves at least 300 times before getting a feel for them and attempting to ride the big waves.

I have found these conditions for surfing the waves of life:
1. Look far beyond the wave
2. Predict the wind and the wave
3. Hold on to your balance until the very end
4. Choose your wave with courage

If you are ready...
...catch a wave and from atop the ocean you will experience unimaginable bliss.

However, surfing at times is an attempt where you risk your life. Why do you brave such dangers in order to ride waves?

"Whenever the wave comes, my body becomes tense and I wonder whether I should wait for the next one but the experience beyond the wave moves my body."
- Peter Cole (Big Wave Surfer)

Those without courage will stay on calm waters or watch from afar.

But if the ocean is life... and a wave is an obstacle on the path to your hopes and dreams... will you run or ignore the wave because you are afraid? Or will you choose a bigger wave and ride it with joy? What will you choose when a wave comes?

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serinfo
April 25, 2008
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I really want to have the courage. I feel a little sufers mind. The awaiting, the tremer and the delight. Thank you for good inspired message

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brainapple
April 26, 2008
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I really want to ride the BIG waves! I will keep pushing forward and remember to look beyond the wave!!! smilies/cheesy.gif

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Hahn Pah
April 29, 2008
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An interesting way to look at the boulders strewn in the path of life. I certainly will look at my past obstacles in a different light and face my future obstacles with a different attitude. Thank you!

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