Surf’s up
“While you are riding the wave, just put your best self out there and enjoy it.” ~Frieda Pinto
A few people who know me well have told me that I “overthink” things. I suspect this is part of being a writer. Whatever the reason, focusing on what could possibly go wrong can be a tiresome habit in daily life. Even when there’s nothing to worry about, I wait for the other metaphorical shoe to drop. Psychologists call it “anticipatory anxiety.”
Today’s quote is a wise reminder for over-thinkers like me. When life is going well, the best thing we can do is to ride the wave, soak up the sun, and enjoy it.
And while we’re on the topic of “riding the wave,” while editing this post I remembered that we lost Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys in June. “Catch a Wave” by the Beach Boys is one of the best surfing songs ever recorded. For a nostalgic blast of summer fun, click here. Watch for the cute surfing dogs near the end of the video. ~CL
Photo: Sunset on Lake Michigan / Cindy La Ferle
Cindy La Ferle
Throughout my career, I've worked as a book production editor, travel magazine editor, features writer, and weekly newspaper columnist. My award-winning lifestyles features and essays have appeared in many national magazines and anthologies, including Newsweek, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Writer's Digest, Victoria, Better Homes & Gardens, Bella Grace, and more. My weekly Sunday "Life Lines" column ran for 14 years in The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, MI) and won a First Place (Local Columns) award from the Michigan Press Association. My essay collection, Writing Home, includes 93 previously published columns and essays focusing on parenthood and family life.
