So Much To Be Thankful For! 😄Day Four

So Much To Be Thankful For! 😄Day Four | Ecency

"When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in."
- Kristin Armstrong -

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Day Four:

Today, I am thankful for the ocean, and the joy of surfing the incredible waves on its face.

Riding a wave is like being on a roller coaster that is constantly changing its shape, riding in a car that you get to steer. It is a one-of-a-kind experience, not to be missed.

Surfing has been a lifesaver for me.

It is an exercise program with built-in motivation. When I'm in my right mind, I simply can't wait for the next opportunity to surf.

Surfing has been a lifesaver for me.
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Riding the waves saved me from a sedentary life.

If my friend Cal hadn't said "Would you like to go boogie boarding?" I might have already shriveled up and died from inactivity. Sitting at a desk all day isn't the greatest activity for your health.

The Ocean - one of Jesus/God's finest inventions.
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And so, for many years, I rode the waves almost daily.

Sadly, in recent years my surfing time has greatly diminished. Last summer was a little better, and it is time to get back out there in the waves again.

Riding waves is one of the most joy-filled experiences of my life.

When I am riding a wave, I am totally in the moment, interacting with creation, enjoying one of Jesus/God's finest inventions. There is truly nothing else like it on the face of the earth.

Nothing like it on the face of the earth...
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Thank God for the ocean and for surfing.

By his kindness, I look forward to riding waves forever, wherever in the universe I may find them.

My nominees today for this challenge are:

@creatr, @enjoywithtroy, @felixgarciap

IF, for whatever reason, you do not care to participate, no problem. No pressure. No worries.

The rules:

Write a post about something you have to be postive about today - this could be anything from being thankful for your current situation, someone being nice to you, being thankful for your friends and family, or even being thankful for the oppurtunity you have been given here on Steemit - just keep it positive :)
Do this for 7 days in a row if you get nominated
Mention three people who should do this on each day.
Tag it with #7daypositivitychallenge and include these rules at the bottom of your post
Include a picture of something positive (related to your story if possible.

Note: You can find the original challenge post here:

"7 Day Positivity Challenge" by @conradt

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