Well Worth The Ride!
Barefoot: A Surfer’s View of the Universe tells your adventurous true story and shares the lessons you learned along the way. Why was this an important book for you to write?
This particular book blended my love for surfing and the sea with the life lessons it has provided me. It was also threaded with a tale of how my dance career enhanced my love for surfing by taking me all over the world. It was the perfect marriage of a passionate career with an instilled joy for a sport that is just as fleeting as my profession. Well worth the ride!
What is one piece of advice someone gave you that changed your life?
We don’t have to end up anywhere near where we started.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
- No matter where you come from, or whatever your dreams, you can achieve them, if you are passionate, persistent, and resilient.
- We have to trust the Universe and follow our instincts.
- There is wonder and magic, everywhere. We just have to pay attention.
- The only obstacles in life are the ones we create.
- Do not underestimate the power of forgiving yourself.
- How following your heart is the best advice you can give yourself.
What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your memoir?
That they realize there is a little bit of themselves within this book. It may not necessarily reflect their passion or career, but the message is Universal. The lessons I’ve been given in life, from my mentors, are little gems, which can be applied to anyone’s life.
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Andrew Pacholyk was a gawky kid with big ideas. Awkward and out-of-place as a teen, he relished the moment he discovered dancing and the ecstasy of the rhythm of his body. But it wasn’t until he caught his first wave on the wide-open ocean that this nature-lover truly began to comprehend the vast balance on tap in the cosmos.
Barefoot ~ A Surfer’s View of the Universe is the unvarnished true tale of a spirited man’s life with sand between his toes and senses on high alert. With stunning lessons of solace and eye-opening insights, the lifelong surfer, professional dancer, and acupuncturist’s journey through the blue serves as an everyday account of the power of paying attention. And with talented storytelling and vivid prose, diving deep into this memoir-like search for meaning will leave you feeling refreshed, blissfully connected, and transformed.
In Barefoot ~ A Surfer’s View of the Universe, you’ll appreciate:
The practice of accepting who you are and embracing what you find
How daily discipline and awareness build courage and confidence
Tips for helping your fellow humans in this grand struggle called life
Techniques to cope through connecting with the body and soul
The magic and genius of nature, and much, much more!
Barefoot ~ A Surfer’s View of the Universe is a doorway to resetting the self. If you like powerful observational wisdom, thought-provoking revelations, and the gift of learning from each moment, then you’ll love Andrew Pacholyk’s breathtaking story of his pilgrimage through time.
Original source: https://literarytitan.com/2022/09/24/well-worth-the-ride/
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