On a quiet morning, I stood at the edge of the beach with a board in my hands. The waves looked friendly from afar, but once I got into the water, their power felt real.

Every time a wave came, I tried to get on—and fell again. Saltwater went into my mouth, my hair was messy, and I was out of breath.
“Try again, your timing was good!” said the instructor beside me, patiently giving directions.

With the instructor’s guidance, I learned to read the waves, adjust my position, and build confidence. A wave came. Paddle, push, stand…

For a few seconds, I glided on the wave. Brief, but enough to bring a big smile to my face.

That day I realized, facing the waves doesn’t feel as hard when you’re not alone. Because sometimes, all we need is one voice saying,
“You can do it. Try again.” 🌊