A day of worry is more exhausting than a day of work. ~ John Lubbock

Crystal and Brian Kendall's trip to France - lovely, pleasing flowers

"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." ~ Bill Cosby

We all want to please someone - our boss, our family, parents, friends, spouses, even kids. It can provide great moments of pleasure and satisfaction, but at some point exhaustion sets in. We can not be everything to everyone all the time, work to be pleasing to yourself. Others will reap the benefits of a rested, energetic, happy you.

The important thing is to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity. ~ Albert Einstein

I tried stand up paddle boarding for the first time yesterday. I was curious to see how different it was from surfing. The conditions were calm and smooth so it was a great day for a beginner. Once my legs stop trembling and got used to the feel of the board, I felt very balanced (thank you GoYoga) and perfectly content. There were others all around curious pf this new sport. Some experienced and catching what small waves were to be had. Others were like me just paddling back and forth figuring things out. For me it was very soothing, not the surfer rush I feel to paddle out, search out the perfect wave, adrenaline to paddle, paddle and then pop up - just a slow, steady view of the sea and the shoreline. A school of dolphins gracefully passed by which is always a lovely sight. A new sport - paddle boarding - I enjoyed my introduction and look forward to doing again soon. Be curious about something and try it!

Letting go, of course, is a scary enterprise for those of us who believe that the world revolves only because it has a handle on the top of it which we personally turn, and that if were to crop this handle for even a moment, well - that would be the end of the universe. But try dropping it. This is the message I am getting. Sit quietly for now and cease your relentless participation. Watch what happens. The birds do not crash dead out of the sky in mid-flight, after all. The trees do not wither and die, the rivers do not run red with blood. Life continues to go on...why are you so sure your micromanagement of every moment in this whole world is so essential? Why don't you let it be?

taken from Eat, Pray, Love

Let things go today and watch how your day, your plans simply unfold without any help from you.

Let go and just be.

A fabulous day at the beach!

Great job everyone - happy to be part of it all!

"Dreaming of the person you want to be is wasting the person you are." Kurt Cobain

Pretty profound. How many of us are ever fully happy with who we are? Always striving for a little more of this, a little less of this. Why is it so hard to be happy with who we are right here, right now.

We are perfect. A baby is perfect when born and it is not until language forms that do they start to see images and hear words of how or who they should be. Doors get closed, emotions stifled to fit the mold of society, friends, families. Why is that?

It's OK even fun to be dreamy; but at the end of the day, be who you are, be proud of who you are and the decisions you make. Be you.

"FIRST SURF™ is a unique opportunity for all, both young and old to get out on the water and experience the thrill of riding a wave! Participants, guided by established surfers and licensed lifeguards, pass through a four-station tutorial:

1)Water Safety; 2)Surf Etiquette; 3)Warm Up & Stretching; and 4)Wave Riding.

However FIRST SURF™ doesn't just stop in the water, as the beach will be alive with music, foods from Cafe Karibo, raffles, and other fun activities. The FIRST SURF™ free surf clinic event is sure to be a fun-filled day for the whole family.

To join us, click on 'RELEASE FORM'. Fill out the form and bring it with you on July 10th. Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of 180 participants and a start time at 9:00AM. So get there Early! The event will take place at Sadler Rd. Beach Access on Fernandina Beach.

Be sure to check out our additional info : About FIRST SURF™, Directions/Parking, FIRST SURF™ Photos, and PRESS.

Thank you for your continued support of FIRST SURF™! See you Saturday, July 10th!"

www.firstsurf.com

Sol Pedal is a proud sponsor - come spin at 8:00 and then head straight to the beach for a day of fun! Wear your tshirts and show your support for the things we love in Fernandina!