The Fable Of The Surfer

Today we are going to tell the fable of the surfer. Although to many it may seem like a story, the truth is that it is a life lesson. Beyond the fact of talking about an athlete who takes a risk by climbing on a board to fly over the waves, there is valuable learning stored inside.

Once the fable of the surfer has finished, you will see that, in reality, the story speaks of life, how to face problems, the virtue of being patient and the ability to detect when it is time to act and when to act. knowing how to wait to jump into action.

The surfer’s fable: arrival at sea

A surfer was crazy about waves. He loved the sense of freedom that they gave him whenever he sat on those incredible, violent and absorbing manifestations of nature in the rough seas.

However, the surfer knew perfectly well that not everything was as simple as jumping into the sea headless and uncontrollably. He was aware that he must use his brain to choose the correct wave, otherwise he could end up in a hospital, or even his life.

In addition, the surfer was carried away by his instinct and heart. Every time a wave approached, he naturally knew if it was the one he should ride or not. Such was his experience, conviction, and self-confidence that he was always clear about whether or not it was his time.

So, neither short nor lazy, the surfer went to sea. It was a rough day, and the waves crashed violently against the beach. He knew it was time, because not every day there are good opportunities to ride on the back of the violent and liberating tide.

Waiting for the wave

The fable of the surfer goes on to tell that, once he had reached the beach, he did not wait to enter the sea. He was eager to ride the great wave that would give him freedom and happiness. It was only when he rose to the top that he truly felt himself.

However, even though the sea was rough and the waves were constantly increasing, he could not find the time to climb on the back of any of them. They were constantly passing in front of him, but he knew they weren’t his. The time had not yet come to embark on an adventure, so he waited.

The great wave arrived

But the surfer knew how to wait. I was looking at the panorama. He watched others who, like him, were riding the waves. Some enjoyed themselves and made it to shore unscathed. Others tried again and again and constantly fell. In addition, the landscape was beautiful and moving. He enjoyed that feeling of the one who waits, because he knows that the moment is near.

And that’s how the big wave arrived. He saw her coming from afar. He knew it was his time. At last the opportunity was approaching to climb on the back of the rough sea to see the panorama from the highest, enjoying, feeling the happiness and joy of being where you want. Moments of true greatness.

The surfer, prepared and rode the big wave as he had never been able to before. He climbed on the back of his aggressive companion during a short section of the trip. He tamed her, dominated her and let himself be carried away.

He enjoyed every moment in which both of them walked together during that wonderful day, to finally end up on the shore of the beach with a smile of joy and happiness on his face.

The surfer’s fable: conclusion

That surfer was happy with his favorite sport. He had ridden the wave with great joy. And now, he was about to go into the sea to wait for the next one. She would start over, waiting for the moment to come, but with a new experience in her emotional backpack. Increasingly wise, patient, and knowledgeable about the world around him.

Have you noticed that the fable of the surfer is very similar to our own existence? Whoever has the necessary tools to know how to wait and take advantage of opportunities, will be happy and will enjoy the great benefits that life offers us.

Nothing happens before by being impatient. Ours is the wisdom of choosing moments, friends, lovers … you just have to know how to wait, and catch the right wave.