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 wave riding. With an interest in Buddhism and Taoism, he discusses:
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 wave riding. 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