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Great Things Take Time

How a surfboard, a kettlebell, and a library card changed my life

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Per Håkansson
Feb 27, 2022
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Spring begins next week and my outdoor space is now ready for après-surf. Photo: Per Håkansson.

After two years at the beach I’m being reminded that great things take time but well worth the investment in patience and practice for a simpler existence in or close to nature. Waking up to the sound of waves, the smell of the Pacific Ocean, and a life with peace of mind and calm clarity has been worth all the blood, sweat, and tears.

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