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Happiness and the pursuit of passion?

It seems clear to me that there is a direct ratio between happiness and the amount of time we spend pursuing our passions. Following my surge of inspiration to follow my heart, I noticed the people RIGHT around me who were putting themselves nearer to their passions, making a difference in their own lives, and [...]
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Don’t Kill the Star!

And the next day at ten o’clock sharp, Jimmy circled Swell on his stand-up paddle board. “Come aboard,” I called. “I’m nearly ready!” He descended into Swell’s cabin, eyes wide, taking in all the quotes and photos and details. I showed him my book collection, hoping I could give him one of my favorites, but [...]
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Where the Wind and The Water are Free: Casual dining with Jimmy and Quino

I woke with a headache but couldn’t help but notice the size of the whitewater on the reef. The north swell was way up and I couldn’t rest despite my lack of sleep. I finally thumbed a ride to the reef and surfed away the afternoon and the headache. Upon my return, Jess and Teiva [...]
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“Mother, Mother Ocean…I Have Heard You Call…Wanted to Sail Upon Your Waters Since I was 3 Feet Tall…”

As you might have guessed from my Christmas blog, my family had listened to Jimmy Buffett for as long as I can remember. I was practically spoon-fed his lyrics throughout my childhood years aboard boats. My father’s love for his music eventually became my own and album after album carried us through year after year. [...]
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