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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