Surfing Life's Waves

To enable oneself to surf the waves
some practice is required. Time spent in the
attempts that inevitably fail but lead you to the
greatest thrill and accomplishment of all those
successful waves called surfing. The strength
of your will against the pounding waves. A thin
light layer of protective outer skin to accommodate
the uncontrolled temperatures. The anticipation, the
longing, the challenge,the ride, the thrill, the pride.
The renewed inner strength that comes from facing
a situation, focusing, deciding when to take action.
Some of us decide to watch the waves, some decide to
accept their challenge. Others sadly walk away never to learn
their capabilities.

written by Pauline September,2003 (c)