Now that Thanksgiving has rolled through like a full day of steady sets, it’s time for something surfers know is just as important as the ride:
Rest.
Real rest.
The kind that resets the body, clears the mind, and brings the spirit back to center. 🌴💙
After all the cooking, hosting, traveling, talking, listening, smiling, coordinating, and navigating everyone’s energy…
You deserve a long exhale. 🌬️
In surfing, rest isn’t optional.
It’s essential.
You don’t paddle nonstop.
You wait.
You breathe.
You float.
You reset in the calm between sets.
And in that stillness, we regain clarity, strength, and timing. 🏄♀️🌅
Life works the same way.
There are seasons when you push hard, paddle fast, and take wave after wave.
But the real power comes from knowing when to pause.
When to recharge.
When to drift for a moment and let the water hold you. 🌊🏖️
After the fullness of the holiday, let yourself:
🌊 Slow down
🌴 Take deeper breaths
🏄♂️ Move gently
🌅 Step outside for fresh air
🕯️ Let the nervous system unwind
💙 Reconnect with yourself
Rest isn’t being lazy.
Rest is how we rebuild.
Rest is how we return to the next wave with better focus, better energy, and a clearer sense of who you are. 🌊✨
So today or this whole week give yourself permission to float.
No paddling.
No rushing.
No pressure to be anywhere or do anything big.
Just breathe.
Just be.
Let the tides of your body and the rhythm of your mind settle naturally.
Remember: even the ocean rests.
Even the strongest swells have lulls.
Even the most powerful surfers pause between sets to gather themselves. 🌙🌊
Your next wave is coming.
But right now, honoring the quiet is the most important thing you can do.
From all of us at Soul Surf Wax, may you find peace, calm, and renewal in this moment of stillness. 🌴💙
Kevin Andreosky, Founder
Beyond the Break by Soul Surf Wax