In Chasing
Mavericks, Frosty gives Jay some lessons outside of the basic surfing
protocol, including his ‘Four Pillars of Strength.’ In this feature we’ll
outline each pillar and give you tips for how you can use these in your
day-to-day life, including memory tricks, healthy eating, facing your fears and
thinking big. Be sure to catch Chasing Mavericks on Blu-ray, DVD, and
Ultraviolet now!
PHYSICAL
In Chasing Mavericks, Jay must
demonstrate his physical strength by paddling 28.5 miles from Santa Cruz to
Monterey Bay. This is a tough challenge, as it requires incredible strength to
complete. This pillar is about taking care of your health and well-being.
·
Walking three times a week for
30-minutes can improve your health.
·
Balance your diet, try having
vegetables as half of each meal and see the difference
·
Sleep well, 7-9 hours of sleep
is a must if you are serious about your physical strength
MENTAL
To prepare for Mavericks, Jay had to
study the ocean current, tides and wave patterns, and how these different
elements work together. Understanding when to paddle out, when to drop in on a
wave, how to use an ocean current to save energy can be the difference between
life and death when dealing with 40 to 60 foot waves. Mental strength is key
and memory tricks are a great mental workout:
·
Next time you're on a bus or in
the car, limber up your memory by thinking of as many words as possible that
begin with the letter A, then work your way through the alphabet.
·
Try to remember 15 details of
your life at a particular time, such as Obama’s inauguration
·
Try remembering a list of
objects or people from one category in the space of one minute, for example: American
presidents, capital cities, famous scientists or types of fruit.
EMOTIONAL
Jay learns that he must face his fears
head on when he gets in a situation that causes anxiety such as seeing a Shark.
When fear becomes too overwhelming it can drown a person. Jay is able to
address his fear and let go of the pain of his father leaving his mother and
this frees him.
·
Address your emotions, know
when your stressed and take steps rather than burying it
·
Don’t fear change, the unknown
can make us anxious but embrace change as it comes
·
Know your weaknesses and when
to ask for help, this will stop you getting overwhelmed
SPIRITUAL
While this pillar is not addressed
extensively in the movie, Jay does mention that his life purpose is to surf
Mavericks. His passion and drive to push his limits helps him achieve an iconic
status in the surfing world. Having spiritual strength is not limited to people
with religious affiliations.
·
See the big picture, do not
limit life to only your viewpoint
·
Seek a higher purpose, this stops
complacency and encourages us to achieve
·
Have faith, trusting in
something or someone other than yourself will help your spiritual strength
Disclosure: I receive nothing for this post...just wanted to share!
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