Mindful Thoughts for Surfers explores how meditative a life on the surfboard can be. These 25 insightful musings will inspire beginners and experts alike. The
heightened attention in surfing and the
meditative nature of water facilitate the
perfect opportunity to practise mindfulness. Sam Bleakley is an international longboard champion and advocate for all forms of waveriding. With an interest in
Buddhism and
Taoism, he discusses:
- Blue mindfulness - identifying with the ocean
- The connection to nature
- Dropping the ego
- Embracing imperfection
- Responsibility and diversity
- The opportunity for play, beauty, and music
Through these reflections, Sam explores how riding the waves is the ultimate meditation and offers an astute awareness of what the oceans tell us about
our place in the natural world--if we would just listen. His
illuminating meditations, each beautifully illustrated, make this book perfect for dipping into and offer a gentle gateway into
life-affirmingawareness for everyone.
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