Ethan, I hear you loud and clear bud. Take care of your fam! Excellent work being modest & taking your god-given responsibility as a provider serious! Kudos man!
We hear you Ethan and understand. Content creation is tougher than many think and it’s hard balancing a job that is also a hobby and life . We have been there too. Take a step back, and you will come back stronger . Thinking of you and your family. ❤
I’ve been listening to this and hear you talk about “reverse culture shock”, and all I can remember is moving back to Canada a decade ago… from Sarasota, Florida. That is where I learned to paddleboard, and even now that I am also in the Pacific Northwest, in Vancouver, I still miss paddle boarding the intercoastal waterways in Sarasota Bay. It’s a shame that you’re not able to go this year, but aim for next year, or anytime that’s not hurricane season if you guys can swing it to get down there and have some fun. It will be a great paddle boarding experience! A lot of those bays are very shallow (3-4 feet deep) on the Gulf Coast of Florida, so you have plenty of things to see in the water - cormorants, anhingas, and of course manatees. 😃 Even getting used to having defined seasons will be something for you and your family to experience again that’s kind of a weird culture shock of being in the north. I’m not sure if you’re originally from the Pacific Northwest, but we descend into darkness in the winter, much more than you would be used to being at a lower latitude in Mexico. That’s going to also take some time and some grace to get used to as well, so it is something to be aware of especially if you are prone to seasonal affective disorder. The fall colours in the Pacific Northwest aren’t quite as vibrant as the northeast, but it will be a nice transitional time into winter. The good news though is come February/March/April, you will notice that we start to gain daylight back as quickly as we’re going to lose it in the coming weeks, so all of a sudden everything will be good again. And we also have cherry blossom season that can happen anywhere from mid March to mid May!
I lived in Asia for many years in my 20s and 30s. Am back in the States now and want to say reverse culture shock is a real thing. My experience was that in the beginning everything was hard but gradually it smoothed out. I hope you find some peace and take good care.
Stay strong buddy! Take all the time you need and things will fall inline. Your content stands out really well and helped a lot get introduced to the sport or even improve and be better and stronger paddlers. Reset, rest and come back stronger 💪🏼🤙🏼
Ethan, your tips made water sport enjoyable for me and surely for many others. This joy will return to you in some form. Take care! Greetings from another hemisphere
Ethan, I'm grateful for the content you created, it was profound, you shared a lot of things that others ask for money to share, thank you for everything! Stay strong, the best for you and your family! 🙏🏽
Thank you for all you do on this channel. Your passion for the sport is inspiring. Enjoy your break to get the important things in life in place....we will be here when you're ready to start creating again.
I love your content and apply it to how I can become a faster paddler. However, taking care of yourself comes first. I can't wait to see you if you decide to come back with more awesome content!
Thanks for sharing and take care of yourself and your family! We appreciate your content but you don't owe us anything. :) Thanks for helping me discover and fall in love with this sport.
Wishing you peace and joy 🙏 I also wanted to comment on how big of an impact your channel has had. I found your channel when you had only 3 or 4 videos out. I had just gotten my board, had no clue what I was doing, but knew that I would be hooked as soon as I figured it out 😂 (there are no instructors in my area) Your videos helped me tremendously and helped me to avoid a lot of bad habits. For various reasons, I was unable to stand up on my board...until today 😁 And once I was up I knew what to do because I've watched all of your videos multiple times. Now I'm going through them again because I see what I need to work on and refine. Thank you so much for being my "instructor" these past few years! May God be with you and your family in this season and beyond ❤
Thanks for sharing! I have said it before, we have a lot of similarities, not only paddling and RUclips. We also had a hard time before getting our two kids. Also now what you are talking about with job, family and time consuming RUclips with recording and editing and doing all by yourself. Sometimes I don’t feel for it all and other times I get so much energy from it and are just happy. It comes and goes. I recently skipped to think that I should do a weekly video and ended up with more energy, so the result is that I do so far, but if I don’t do it, I have already decided that I don’t do a weekly video and it’s not a problem. I hope you soon find the energy in your life! Take care of you and do what gives you energy and sometimes do what feels hard but you know it will give you joy in the end🤗
My husband and I have watched some of your content when we started new to paddle boarding last year. It was a great help. Thank you! See you when you are back at it.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you find peace and strength. You've contributed a lot to the community and sport on your own time and dime and we all are better for it. Enjoy and appreciate your time with family and friends who love and support you. We'll be here when you're ready.
Thanks so much for sharing your challenges. Balancing family, work, fitness and passions is definitely difficult. I'm in my late 50s and have been through many challenging seasons of figuring it all out. That fact that you are voicing these times, is so healthy. You will work through them and come out stronger on the other side.
Thank you for sharing your ‘raw’ struggles with life & the pause you need to take for you. You’ve been instrumental in my paddle boarding experience, getting me out on the water with good technique, encouraging me to keep improving, setting goals & THIS, trusting in where I’m at physically, mentally & my own seasons. I appreciate you so much & am sending you positive energy for your transition back to the US, for you & your family , for all the good things to come for you.
Thank you for all of the useful content you created during your journey up to this point. Best wishes in this next chapter. Good things will unfold for you.
Thank you for sharing Ethan. Your humanity is part of what makes you a great teacher. Letting go of the expectation, and allowing life to flow is a daily challenge. I am new to paddle boarding. I have a chronic condition, and sometimes have trouble trusting my body. I really hear you. Blessings to you and your family.
Oh man, thanks for all the inspiration you are giving us by sharing all of that. For us humans out here that is a story all of us can relate to. I have been doing all sorts of sports (martial arts for 30+ years for one) mixing it with challenging work and here is the deal. We are not professional athletes. It is not our way to make cash like the Olympic crowd etc. That doesn't mean we are bad or we can't compete for championship. It basically means two things. First - we are doing it for fun and to keep in shape. Second - we will always have other things to do so the breaks will always happen. Also any goal that you set is not a threshold that decides whether you are worthy but rather a way to measure your own state. So if you don't meet that goal it just means that right now you have something else to focus. That goal is a reference, not a life changer. We got into the sport because we love it, not because we beat ourselves to death with achievements. Please remember that the only thing that is driving us is love. For sport in this particular case. I myself have bumped into this state many times. My GF calls me "a flower sniffing champion" because I burden myself with goals (which is fine) but then I let them suck the joy out of any activity. Which is absolutely not. Long story short. First - remember that joy is the only reason. Goals are secondary. Measurement, not a judge. Second - life happens. And it is also not a thing you have to deal with, it's just something equally important. Take a break from sports, shuffle the stuff and get back. We are in full support! It's not always sweating, sometimes you need to just chill. Side note - you are a lucky guy to have a trade like bus driving up your sleeve. That is a great backup option that will never keep you hungry. Not a lot of people have that. Well done! I wish I had something like that in my disposal for the times when crap hits the fan. Probably have to try and get a truck driver license. Also probably something to cheer you up - your content is traveling the globe. Been watching you for a long time, Saint-Petersburg/Moscow, Russia. Hugs and love =)
Currently Training for ultra trail races, but really want to do more SUP racing. I appreciate you sharing more about your heart and life. Consider reading I Peter and the encouragement he gives us about suffering. It is difficult for me to relate my struggles to Peter and to those of the early church, but we have disappointment. Peter had disappointments when he corrected Jesus about going to the cross and Jesus rebuked him. Peter did not embrace suffering, Peter just prior had a revelation from God on who Jesus is. Confident that you know all of this, but we forget what God brought us through, we struggle to embrace difficult seasons. I am growing and challenged to "walk in the spirit" in each season of life, along with call to "crucify the flesh". My path has to do with following the Lord when there is no clear plan or path. To keep being faithful in the direction that I saw him last. That sounds super spiritual but when it lasts more than a day and you really want to hear from God and follow him, it gets difficult. But it is good because it is the work and path that he has for me. What you do is making a difference and is a blessing to many both on your mission work and your efforts in the SUP community. Peace.
I’ve greatly enjoyed your SUP teachings and learned much from your vids. I’m 64 and I’ve been round the block a few times. Maybe it’s time for you to change things in your life, keep an open mind and dare to take new roads and leave some things behind. Scrutinize your priorities and decide after careful consideration what you have to do. Give this time to mature and take decisions according to what is necessary and best for you and your loved ones. Good luck Ethan !
yo dude! thanks for sharing. I know how much work you are putting in to make such quality videos. I think you've done an awesome job. I hope you can find balance and still make the occasional video. but it's gotta be fun. take care of yourself, good luck with everything!
Hi Ethan, I've just started paddle boarding here in the UK, your videos have been so helpful, thank you, and good luck, hope everything works out for you
Hey! Just keep up your training. Are you sure where you are paddling there are not different currents or wind conditions that are contributing to your times being a bit off? Different areas have different variables that affect speeds in any given day. Can't wait to get my Everready!
Life is full of ups and downs. These days information is at hand in all sorts of media. One day you can be choofing along with no worries the next hit a wall. Randomoly pick up a book about Non Duality Teachers and bingo my inner light was lit. :)
Ethan, I hear you loud and clear bud. Take care of your fam! Excellent work being modest & taking your god-given responsibility as a provider serious! Kudos man!
❤❤ Mental health is very important. Take as much time as you need to recharge and refresh. ❤
Thank you 😊
We hear you Ethan and understand. Content creation is tougher than many think and it’s hard balancing a job that is also a hobby and life . We have been there too. Take a step back, and you will come back stronger . Thinking of you and your family. ❤
Thanks! I appreciate the encouraging words. 🙂
I’ve been listening to this and hear you talk about “reverse culture shock”, and all I can remember is moving back to Canada a decade ago… from Sarasota, Florida. That is where I learned to paddleboard, and even now that I am also in the Pacific Northwest, in Vancouver, I still miss paddle boarding the intercoastal waterways in Sarasota Bay. It’s a shame that you’re not able to go this year, but aim for next year, or anytime that’s not hurricane season if you guys can swing it to get down there and have some fun. It will be a great paddle boarding experience! A lot of those bays are very shallow (3-4 feet deep) on the Gulf Coast of Florida, so you have plenty of things to see in the water - cormorants, anhingas, and of course manatees. 😃
Even getting used to having defined seasons will be something for you and your family to experience again that’s kind of a weird culture shock of being in the north. I’m not sure if you’re originally from the Pacific Northwest, but we descend into darkness in the winter, much more than you would be used to being at a lower latitude in Mexico. That’s going to also take some time and some grace to get used to as well, so it is something to be aware of especially if you are prone to seasonal affective disorder. The fall colours in the Pacific Northwest aren’t quite as vibrant as the northeast, but it will be a nice transitional time into winter.
The good news though is come February/March/April, you will notice that we start to gain daylight back as quickly as we’re going to lose it in the coming weeks, so all of a sudden everything will be good again. And we also have cherry blossom season that can happen anywhere from mid March to mid May!
Thanks! And yes, I’m looking forward to having the seasons again! 😃
I lived in Asia for many years in my 20s and 30s. Am back in the States now and want to say reverse culture shock is a real thing. My experience was that in the beginning everything was hard but gradually it smoothed out. I hope you find some peace and take good care.
Thanks 😊 it is a gradual process.
Peace and strength to you Ethan 💪 Take as along as you need. Will be eagerly awaiting your return!
Thanks 🙂
Stay strong buddy! Take all the time you need and things will fall inline. Your content stands out really well and helped a lot get introduced to the sport or even improve and be better and stronger paddlers. Reset, rest and come back stronger 💪🏼🤙🏼
Thanks man! 🤙
Ethan, your tips made water sport enjoyable for me and surely for many others. This joy will return to you in some form. Take care! Greetings from another hemisphere
Ethan, I'm grateful for the content you created, it was profound, you shared a lot of things that others ask for money to share, thank you for everything! Stay strong, the best for you and your family! 🙏🏽
Thank you for all you do on this channel. Your passion for the sport is inspiring. Enjoy your break to get the important things in life in place....we will be here when you're ready to start creating again.
I love your content and apply it to how I can become a faster paddler. However, taking care of yourself comes first. I can't wait to see you if you decide to come back with more awesome content!
Thanks for sharing and take care of yourself and your family! We appreciate your content but you don't owe us anything. :) Thanks for helping me discover and fall in love with this sport.
Wishing you peace and joy 🙏 I also wanted to comment on how big of an impact your channel has had. I found your channel when you had only 3 or 4 videos out. I had just gotten my board, had no clue what I was doing, but knew that I would be hooked as soon as I figured it out 😂 (there are no instructors in my area) Your videos helped me tremendously and helped me to avoid a lot of bad habits. For various reasons, I was unable to stand up on my board...until today 😁 And once I was up I knew what to do because I've watched all of your videos multiple times. Now I'm going through them again because I see what I need to work on and refine. Thank you so much for being my "instructor" these past few years! May God be with you and your family in this season and beyond ❤
Thank you, that means a lot. 😊 I’m glad the videos have been helping you on your SUP journey. 😃
Stay strong and be well, thank you for all the lessons!
Thanks for sharing! I have said it before, we have a lot of similarities, not only paddling and RUclips. We also had a hard time before getting our two kids. Also now what you are talking about with job, family and time consuming RUclips with recording and editing and doing all by yourself. Sometimes I don’t feel for it all and other times I get so much energy from it and are just happy. It comes and goes. I recently skipped to think that I should do a weekly video and ended up with more energy, so the result is that I do so far, but if I don’t do it, I have already decided that I don’t do a weekly video and it’s not a problem. I hope you soon find the energy in your life! Take care of you and do what gives you energy and sometimes do what feels hard but you know it will give you joy in the end🤗
Thanks Dan! 🤙🏼
My husband and I have watched some of your content when we started new to paddle boarding last year. It was a great help. Thank you! See you when you are back at it.
Thanks for sharing. I hope you find peace and strength. You've contributed a lot to the community and sport on your own time and dime and we all are better for it. Enjoy and appreciate your time with family and friends who love and support you. We'll be here when you're ready.
Fair play to you for creating all that quality content on your own. You’re an inspirational guy who’s had a huge impact on a lot of us!
Thanks! Love creating it all for you guys!
Good luck Ethan! Take care of your family and yourself. You’re doing great the right thing despite it being tough you’ll emerge stronger.
Thanks so much for sharing your challenges. Balancing family, work, fitness and passions is definitely difficult. I'm in my late 50s and have been through many challenging seasons of figuring it all out. That fact that you are voicing these times, is so healthy. You will work through them and come out stronger on the other side.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Stay tough Ethan! During this off season, if you have time maybe a few indoor Sup workouts and winter/spring wetsuit/gear reviews👍👍👍
Thank you for sharing your ‘raw’ struggles with life & the pause you need to take for you.
You’ve been instrumental in my paddle boarding experience, getting me out on the water with good technique, encouraging me to keep improving, setting goals & THIS, trusting in where I’m at physically, mentally & my own seasons. I appreciate you so much & am sending you positive energy for your transition back to the US, for you & your family , for all the good things to come for you.
You rock Ethan 😎
Thank you 😊
Thank you for all of the useful content you created during your journey up to this point. Best wishes in this next chapter. Good things will unfold for you.
Hey brother, LOVE this and COMPLETELY empathize! Stay strong and prayers are lifted. God’s got you. 😌🙏🏻
Thanks Katherine 😊
Massive thanks from Aus Ethan. Your videos have helped me improve immensely. All the best mate!
Thanks mate 🤙🏼
Thanks for the inspiring videos and all the best with your next chapter. 🤙🏽🏄🏻♂️
Wise decision, mate. Health and family first:)
Courage à toi Ethan
Thank you for sharing Ethan. Your humanity is part of what makes you a great teacher. Letting go of the expectation, and allowing life to flow is a daily challenge. I am new to paddle boarding. I have a chronic condition, and sometimes have trouble trusting my body. I really hear you. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you 🙏
Oh man, thanks for all the inspiration you are giving us by sharing all of that. For us humans out here that is a story all of us can relate to.
I have been doing all sorts of sports (martial arts for 30+ years for one) mixing it with challenging work and here is the deal.
We are not professional athletes. It is not our way to make cash like the Olympic crowd etc. That doesn't mean we are bad or we can't compete for championship. It basically means two things. First - we are doing it for fun and to keep in shape. Second - we will always have other things to do so the breaks will always happen.
Also any goal that you set is not a threshold that decides whether you are worthy but rather a way to measure your own state. So if you don't meet that goal it just means that right now you have something else to focus. That goal is a reference, not a life changer. We got into the sport because we love it, not because we beat ourselves to death with achievements.
Please remember that the only thing that is driving us is love. For sport in this particular case.
I myself have bumped into this state many times. My GF calls me "a flower sniffing champion" because I burden myself with goals (which is fine) but then I let them suck the joy out of any activity. Which is absolutely not.
Long story short. First - remember that joy is the only reason. Goals are secondary. Measurement, not a judge. Second - life happens. And it is also not a thing you have to deal with, it's just something equally important. Take a break from sports, shuffle the stuff and get back. We are in full support! It's not always sweating, sometimes you need to just chill.
Side note - you are a lucky guy to have a trade like bus driving up your sleeve. That is a great backup option that will never keep you hungry. Not a lot of people have that. Well done! I wish I had something like that in my disposal for the times when crap hits the fan. Probably have to try and get a truck driver license.
Also probably something to cheer you up - your content is traveling the globe. Been watching you for a long time, Saint-Petersburg/Moscow, Russia. Hugs and love =)
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement! 😊
@@ethanhuffsup sorry if it was too long a post. We just love you and wish you to get everything sorted - we'll wait gladly. =)
Blessings and cheers!
Currently Training for ultra trail races, but really want to do more SUP racing. I appreciate you sharing more about your heart and life. Consider reading I Peter and the encouragement he gives us about suffering. It is difficult for me to relate my struggles to Peter and to those of the early church, but we have disappointment. Peter had disappointments when he corrected Jesus about going to the cross and Jesus rebuked him. Peter did not embrace suffering, Peter just prior had a revelation from God on who Jesus is. Confident that you know all of this, but we forget what God brought us through, we struggle to embrace difficult seasons. I am growing and challenged to "walk in the spirit" in each season of life, along with call to "crucify the flesh". My path has to do with following the Lord when there is no clear plan or path. To keep being faithful in the direction that I saw him last. That sounds super spiritual but when it lasts more than a day and you really want to hear from God and follow him, it gets difficult. But it is good because it is the work and path that he has for me. What you do is making a difference and is a blessing to many both on your mission work and your efforts in the SUP community. Peace.
Thank you for these great reminders. 😊
Take Care of your mental health. Always remember , state of mind is priority, family first, work and leisure second. All the best 🤙🏻
Good luck to you Ethan and thank you for sharing. Stay healthy emotionally and physically. Life can be tough sometimes. Be gentle with yourself.
Good luck for your new life, all the best !! Do not stop paddling, you can continue for recreationnal racing :)
Come back soon Ethannnnnnn❤
Ánimo, Ethan. Muchas gracias por tus videos, esperaremos a que vuelvas.
Gracias 😊
I’ve greatly enjoyed your SUP teachings and learned much from your vids. I’m 64 and I’ve been round the block a few times. Maybe it’s time for you to change things in your life, keep an open mind and dare to take new roads and leave some things behind. Scrutinize your priorities and decide after careful consideration what you have to do. Give this time to mature and take decisions according to what is necessary and best for you and your loved ones. Good luck Ethan !
Thank you! I appreciate it. 😊
Stay strong, hold on to the Lord.
Godspeed 🙌
yo dude! thanks for sharing. I know how much work you are putting in to make such quality videos. I think you've done an awesome job. I hope you can find balance and still make the occasional video. but it's gotta be fun. take care of yourself, good luck with everything!
Thanks! 🤙
Good luck, stay well.
Hi Ethan, I've just started paddle boarding here in the UK, your videos have been so helpful, thank you, and good luck, hope everything works out for you
Thanks I appreciate it and I'm stoked the videos have helped you out!
Hey coach Ethan, I loved to train with you and I wish you all the best 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thanks man!
Will miss your content
Good luck and thank you!😊
Good bless you and your family !! big hug amigo
Hey! Just keep up your training. Are you sure where you are paddling there are not different currents or wind conditions that are contributing to your times being a bit off? Different areas have different variables that affect speeds in any given day. Can't wait to get my Everready!
Doing most of my paddling in a lake now days so less variables to worry about for times and speeds. 😁 Enjoy your new Everready!
Life is full of ups and downs. These days information is at hand in all sorts of media. One day you can be choofing along with no worries the next hit a wall. Randomoly pick up a book about Non Duality Teachers and bingo my inner light was lit. :)