"Life is like a stormy sea: to reach calmness, we must first learn to navigate through the waves."
© Shoshan
"Every wave in life's sea teaches us a lesson. Starting today, I'm the captain of my destiny, sailing towards a future filled with hope and bravery. Join my journey and learn how to surf life's waves! #CaptainOfMyDestiny #SurfingLife"
"Like waves in a vast sea, each challenge in life shapes and teaches us, reminding us that true strength lies in our ability to surf the currents of destiny."
© Shoshan
Advice from a Friend on Navigating Life
Hey there, my friend. I've been thinking about something and wanted to share it with you. Doesn’t life sometimes feel like a stormy sea? So unpredictable, full of ups and downs. But, you know what? There’s something beautiful about learning to navigate these waters.
Think about how we shape ourselves as we face challenges. Each one is like a wave: sometimes lifting us up, other times pulling us down. But, like a surfer in the sea, we learn to balance, to find our way through life’s currents.
You must have noticed how in our toughest times, we really discover what we're made of. Like when the waves toss us around, but teach us to be strong, to be resilient. It’s not about avoiding the waves, but learning to surf them, right?
And that, my friend, is what makes life so intriguing. Each challenge, each wave we face, brings us closer to who we’re meant to be. It teaches us that true strength isn’t in dodging storms, but in learning to dance in the rain, finding calm amidst the chaos.
So, when life feels like a stormy sea, remember that every wave, big or small, carries a lesson, an opportunity for growth. And you, with your incredible ability to adapt and overcome, are more than ready for this journey.
With every wave you surf, you become a stronger version of yourself. And that, my friend, is the most beautiful part of navigating this sea called life.
© Shoshan, 11/17/2023
Poem: Captain of Tomorrow
In life’s vast sea, I now vow to sail,
With each coming wave, I’ll learn not to fail.
Till now, storms have battered my way,
But henceforth, as captain, I'll boldly sway.
I’ve watched the waves, their fury and dance,
Now it’s my turn to seize the lance.
With each sunrise, a new challenge unfurls,
And with it, the promise of a world that’s all mine.
I ready myself to surf this endless tide,
With hope in my heart, and a soulful cry inside.
A cry of courage, of renewed strength,
Facing each wave, no matter its length.
From this moment on, my helm I hold tight,
Eyes on the horizon, where dreams take flight.
Each approaching wave, an opportunity to show,
My courage, my will, my inner glow.
No longer shall I see storms as a foe,
But as teachers, with me wherever I go.
On this life journey, a learner and guide,
Facing each wave with bravery and pride.
So, in every crest, in every fall,
I’ll find life’s lesson, the heart of it all.
A determined navigator, in destiny’s sea,
Sailing towards the future, with love and glee.
© Shoshan