A Surfing Family by The Dysania Concept (2018)
Searching is possibly the most basic definition of surfing. All Surfers live in search of the best wave. They search as many beaches as possible, the most suitable board and the finest surf party. And all this search is to experience the best seconds of their life as they ride that wave. However, this is easier said than done, as even when they find that wave, they must get in the ocean, fight through the impact zone and ride it. Thus, Surfers rely on a specific mindset to embark on and fulfil this journey. So, to uncover it, we invite you to read this edition of The Mindsets, where we’ll explore the qualities, virtues and skills Surfers have that help them find this golden experience. As Bethany Hamilton said, “Life is a lot like surfing. When you get caught in the impact zone, you’ve just got to get back up because you never know what may be over the next wave.”
1. Risk-Taker
Surfers must be risk-takers to challenge nature. A Surfer won’t complete their search until they’ve ridden that wave, and to do so, they have to take a risk: get in the ocean. There’s no denying the sea can be a scary and challenging place. However, to experience that wave, a Surfer must get out there. Surfers must leave the shore, step into the world of fish, rocks and currents, and take a risk to enjoy their great reward. Therefore, in life, take risks. Don’t be driven by fear, but use the fear as a sign that you are growing and breaking your comfort zone. Be aware of the risks you are facing but paddle into the ocean in search of your perfect wave.
2. Patience
Surfers rely on their patience to complete the search. Even when they are already in the water, board and wetsuit ready in the point break, a Surfer must wait and, sometimes, keep waiting. Sometimes they might get lucky and wait seconds, while other times, it may be ten, fifteen or twenty minutes. Sometimes, the lull will be so long a Surfer might doubt if the wait is worthwhile. But for those who wait patiently, that wave will always rise and arrive. Hence, be patient against long waiting periods. Be patient even when everything seems out of your control. There is always a reward for patience.
3. Mindfulness
Surfers depend on their mindfulness to make the search worthy. Before getting the thrill of riding that wave, a Surfer is aware of the frequency the waves have that day and depends on their ability to be in the present to understand which is a worthy wave and which isn’t. The autonomy they have to decide which opportunities to take and which ones to leave behind is what permits them to find the right one eventually. And once that wave finally arrives, a Surfer won’t ride it thinking about the next opportunity that will come but enjoy every single snap and turn, being in the present, conscious of their living experience. So be here now, mindful and alive of your experiences, and when they end, already knowing there are more waiting for you, move on and find a new one.
Surfers are active and analytical minds. They must understand risks and manage them appropriately as they search for the best seconds of their life. Surfers must be patient during their search, both in and out of the water, as they wait to discover the ideal beach, wait for the right conditions and wait for the wave to arrive. And most importantly, they are mindful of their experiences, which is the one reason that makes their search invaluable, as the risks, patience and effort they’ve put in become the most ravishing reward. So, we invite you to adopt The Surfer’s Mindset as we embark on our searches to find the best waves of our lives.
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