Decisions, decisions, and peace

Sometimes having too many options, too many

decisions to make can be a bad thing. How many

surfers have large quivers with a healthy variety

of surfboards, shapes, and sizes? I know I'm guilty for sure.

I've got almost every kind of board imaginable from a 5'8"

retro fish to a 10'10" SUP with just about everything in between.

I own longboards, shortboards, guns, eggs, single fins, twin fins,

tri fins, and a quad. Got all my bases covered I guess, but

sometimes all it does is confuse me. Sometimes I wish

I didn't have so many choices, so many decisions to make.

It sure was easier when all I had to do was grab my only board

go surf.

Life can seem a lot like picking out a board to ride. To

many choices can lead to too much stress. Narrowing

down the array of options can be a relief, can provide peace.

Recently I've had to make some decisions, I found myself

thinking about and exploring all the options

available. Like many, I asked others for their advice. I heard

lots of ideas, lots of opinions, lots of choices. It

became almost overwhelming. After a bit of time, some meditation

and thought I reached my own decision. I decided what I would

do, which board I'd ride as it were. No more second guessing.

Odd how peaceful it can become when you make a decision, pick

the board you'll ride.

Make your own decision. One that is right for

you. You can second guess forever, wonder if you've chosen the

right path, the right board, or you can mindfully

and thoughtfully pick one, have confidence in it and enjoy

your session. It's your choice.