Life is Sailing
A place of life exploration, sailing journeys, and piece of thought
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Noun: a usually marked change; a person, thing, or factor having a major or central role, function, or effect; an adjustment or modification made (as to a product, service, or strategy) in order to adapt or improve Verb: to turn on or as if on a pivot; to adapt or improve by adjusting or modifying…
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Has there ever been a place where I felt more belonging… excitement… intimidation… yet an overwhelming sense of “I can do this”? Two patient, perceptive instructors and seven fellow students equaled an incredible introduction to sailing. Concise instructions gave structure to the ambiguous “sailing theory.” Beginning the day with the whiteboard classroom instruction, moving…
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Leader,Will you lead through the fire?What when the fire dies?Who are you leading and do you know your why?Do you promote yourself above others?Or do you look and see others, weaving talents together to yield a cloth of multiplied strength?Deceptive is the idea that the best leader is one most skilled in his craft.Perhaps leading…
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“Learning to see.” This phrase concept was broached in the book Rembrandt Is in the Wind. What does it mean to “learn to see”? Our eyes help us navigate life safely, avoiding danger. They help us find what we need. They filter in beauty, pain, comfort. Seeing is one of the five senses God…
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The wind is light today, but there are sailboats out there in the Chesapeake. The day began chilly and overcast. Now the sun shines through the clouds and wind ripples are seen across the water, gentle breezes urging the shore-dweller onto the water for adventure. Dare I go? Hop into a sailboat and whisk…