One Wave at a Time
May 2026 | How the steps changed my life | Spiritual Awakenings

One Wave at a Time

After a near drowning, he came to believe. Now at 65, he’s surfing and learning to meditate

I grew up on a small island in the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was an idyllic childhood, playing in the coastal sounds and enjoying the ocean. Life on the barrier islands was incredible.

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