Surfing: Tranquility at the Sea

It seems that blogging and social networking usage is increasing because they act as a therapeutic devise to relieve stress or because they want more "communication with people that they can't seem to obtain in the real world. However, let's face it, most people online do not care what you post and getting feedback is quite unlikely. Therefore the respect or recognition your are trying to receive will not be accomplished. However, if you want to do something therapeutic and at the same time get a rigorous workout, go to the ocean and immerse yourself into the world of surfing. That will certainly make a statement! It isn't just about riding waves but being surrounded by the boundless ocean, watching the seagulls glide above you, enjoying the bright and sunny weather, and being somewhere where do not have to think about your problems. In fact you are forced to constantly remain focused otherwise you can end up in a dangerous situation.

Surfing teaches you how to appreciate the beauty that Earth has given us. Before even getting into the water, a surfer is already building up a huge amount of adrenaline just waiting to be unleashed especially if the right wave conditions are taking place. Before a surfer gets into the water, the surfer admires what surrounds him. He closes his eyes and listens to the many different euphonious sounds that enters his ears all at once. He hears the seagulls and pelicans, the crabs crawling on the sand below his feet, the waves crashing on shore and in the distance, the gusting winds flowing through his hair, palm trees swaying from side to side, and if he is at a popular public beach, the sound of a whistle from a lifeguard warning a swimmer that he is to far out.

Besides listening, a surfer also develops a keen sense of feeling in and out of the water. Outside the water, he feels at peace with nature, nobody to bother him, and enters another world. A world like that of humans that can be dangerous. Just like the human world can have threatening people, the ocean has potential threats like sharks, jellyfish, coral reefs that could cut your board and skin, currents, and riptides. The surfer feels the movement of the water in order to pick a precise location that has good waves but also is "safe". When a wave starts to head in his direction, a surge of energy and passion burns through him, and positions himself to catch it before the wave catches him. With pure concentration, he gets on to his knees, then onto his feet, and looks directly in front of him. The surfer turns into the wave and conquers it. After a successful ride, the surfer feels nothing but confidence and joy. What could be more therapeutic than that?! If you don't get respect through blogging, trust me you'll get your self respect through surfing!