life is better when you surf.

I will never turn my back on the ocean.
I will always paddle back out.
I will take the drop with commitment.
I will know that there will always be another wave.
I will realize that all surfers are joined by one ocean.
I will paddle around the impact zone.
I will never fight a rip tide.
I will watch out for other surfers after a big set.
I will pass on my stoke to a non-surfer.
I will ride, and not paddle in to shore.
I will catch a wave every day, even in my mind.
I will honor the sport of kings.

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Shaun Tomson, The Surfer’s code (via livelaughaloha)

I have a signed copy of this book, it’s my bible haha. Shaun Tomson is my favorite surfer from any era, hands down. Maybe I will be able to run into him at Rincon one day…

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