I have met thousands of people during the course of my life. Fellow students at University, that came to be today’s business leaders. But also the less fortunate that struggle to establish themselves in this world, but nevertheless, possess so much potential too. I have come to believe that potential needs faith, opportunity, support and a ‘can do spirit’ in order to be unleashed. But how to become a believer and have that success experience?
My dream is to guide the next generation on their quest to the rest of their lives. My quest took me over a decade, but young adults these days, they don’t take the time or have the attention span to read an in depth article, dig into ancient wisdom, or go back to school. They want quick concise answers to their questions, so they turn to AI, or TikTok.
So, that’s why I created The Surf of Life. Are you ready to go on a quest to the rest of your life? Are you struggling in some way, or wondering: am I ever gonna be better than this? The Surf of Life might just be it for you.
The Surf of Life is not just a recovery story, but also a way of life. See, life in the 21st century is no longer linear, it is like a set of waves: sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. But when you learn how to ride those waves, life can truly be magical, despite the wipe outs.
My mission? I was fortunate enough to see my dreams come true at a fairly young age. And as I was working towards my dreams I came to understand what it takes to live your dream. An unexpected series of events though, changed the course of my life forever and suddenly I was surrounded by people that never had the opportunity or support system to realize their dreams. Due to childhood trauma, broken homes, unemployment or poverty, they suffer(ed) from anxiety, depression, or addiction and stopped dreaming altogether. I have made it my life’s mission to provide some guidance for those that want to go on a quest to the rest of their lives and (re)gain faith that dreams do come true and that one day will be their day.
Until your late twenties, early thirties, modern day society has a plan for you; get an education, find a way to earn a living and preferably start a family. But after that, you’re pretty much on your own. So, what if society’s plan is not for you?
For those of you who have been struggling to find out what they want to do with the rest of their lives: you are not alone. Many preceded you and many will follow. I came to this point too one day, when breakups, troubled parents and mental health issues forced me to rethink what I wanted to do with my life.
During my quest to the rest of my life, I worked on my recovery on different levels through workshops and courses. Talked to numerous therapists, coaches, and spiritual leaders, that provided me with valuable insights. And stumbled upon ancient wisdoms, new age philosophies, astrology and even quantum mechanics. Nothing you experience hasn’t been experienced before. And look, I don’t have all the answers, but the least I feel I can do is share my story, so the next generation can benefit from what I have learned when they decide to embark on their own quest one day.
What ‘the rest of your life’ will look like? I have no idea, you’re gonna have to figure that out for yourself. But what really helped me was:
- Understanding that life is given to you, more likely than believing life can simply be made
- Create space for coincidence, and stop trying so damn hard
- Let people come to you, don’t chase them around
Also read: Cape Leeuwin
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