Surfing -- infinite possibilities to heal | Carly Rogers | TEDxUCLA
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2014
- Carly Rogers talks about her work as an ocean lifeguard, occupational therapist and surfer utilizing surfing as a therapeutic medium to heal.
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I was blessed to be a surf volunteer for the Jimmy Miller Memorial foundation for 6-7 years. Carly was leading us. It was some of the most powerful moments of my life. And the most rewarding. Lol, most of the “surf instructors” were local SoBay surfers and watermen and women, or you knew surfers. Lots of volunteers, in the water, on the inside to catch them and bring them back out and on the sand as well. Most of us drove two hours each direction twice a month to get to Camp Pendleton and I would do it over again in a heartbeat.
And I saw with my own eyes the powerful positive effects of ocean therapy in real time. Sometimes like right then. Same with the kids. The difference between the morning talk and the second talk haha, it was like a different group. Every time. Way more open, eyes up, smiles. I loved every minute and Carly is a rockstar of a human. (I mean Dr Carly! Carly got her phD during one of the seasons I volunteered. Look at her now!)
I am a life long surfer. Growing up in the 70's rarely would you see an older guy out surfing. Older as in over 30. A few but 40 and 50 not many. Yes, funny as it sounds but true. Surfing back then was still a young man's sport. As I approached middle age (45). I was beginning to surf less. I was told about the possibility of depression, and depression started to set in. Later as I approached 50 I refound my passion for surfing. It was actually something that could help me with depression along with avoidance of many other middle age illnesses. I took back my passion and it's made a world of difference. Now I see many surfers in their 40s and 50s. It's very inspiring. Surfing gives you stoke. Stoke, a profound word that describes the feeling surfing gives you. How many people are fortunate enough to be able to say that. Yes, there's no doubt surfing can be an agent for healing. I am proof of that.
Carly I was blessed to be raised surfing on the North Shore of Oahu. I'ma veteran with a disability. Your story is touching. The connection between the Universe, nature and soul cant be put in words .its a energy, a jedi force a spiritual drug... That only a surfer knows.
I'm such a fan of yours Carly!! Well Done!!
Proud to be a Fenale Māori Surfing Occupational Therapist ! Keep up the good work Carly ❤
Carly! this is amazing! i got goosebumps several times! so proud of you!
Awesome!