Do the work daily San Clemente surfboards & art by Paul Carter

Do the work daily, with healthy priorities, and healthy boundaries.

It is so very important to learn how to self regulate the heart, the mind, the spirit and body daily.

Over many years, I have had to learn what proper breathing is.  The right way to breathe when going through high-pressure situations or confusion.

I have had to learn the power of a breathing meditation to truly stay present to clear the mind and body to release and renew and restore.

The mind and body is so powerful and one will become addicted to the feel good chemicals from social media which is designed that way.  The constant need of validation from people or even going to church can become an insecure ego driven condition.  Alcohol or drugs become an unhealthy escape from simply taking responsibility.ll

I am grateful and thankful to have a clear sound mind, spirit, and body,. It takes consistent will power, and the Freewill  power to make healthy choices today this moment right now..

For myself growing up in an athletic family surfing, mountain biking, running, hiking, thus all helped me to simply have logic of the times I went through drinking alcohol and yes, waking up the next day feeling tired and hung over..  

I realized overtime I got tired of it and I wanted to surf and I no longer wanted to waste a day or two recovering from alcohol and deplete my energy.

 It’s that simple it takes a reality check to get to that point with logic to break those unhealthy habits and patterns.

For me, it was not an escape or running away from anyone or anything.  It was simply a fun party atmosphere.  I’m grateful that I recognize that many years ago..

I also recognize that we can’t save anyone from the unhealthy conditioning.  Yes we can help to inspire them and support them, but ultimately they have to make those choices to not turn to alcohol or drugs to escape. 

There is no escape and the mental self talk is what keeps most people in the unhealthy patterns or loop. 

 we each have to truly want to change In order to be free and healthy and happy with a whole lot more energy and a clear mind and body.  

Be happy and healthy it sounds simple, but it takes a lot of courage and confidence and consistency to want ti be truly free and happy. 

No one can do it for you only you and the faith to believe. 

Thanks for checking out the latest thoughts on the journey.   

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This is a 8’8 for a little bigger surf and less nose.

Some R/D to follow soon