Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes delves into the theme of facing life's challenges, riding the waves, and emerging stronger. McKay invites listeners to join him in exploring some truly remarkable stories in which resilience and courage are demonstrated while navigating the turbulent waters - both literal and symbolic - in our lives.

Throughout the episode, McKay takes listeners on a journey through the world of giant waves, highlighting the awe-inspiring ones found in such places as Nazaré, Portugal, the fearless surfers who chase them, and the risks and rewards of conquering these colossal forces of nature. But McKay doesn't stop at the world of surfing; he goes on to draw powerful parallels between these gigantic waves and the waves of challenges we all face in life as well as the qualities that are instrumental in addressing them. Be sure to tune in to this exceptional episode for a thought-provoking exploration of the role played by resilience, faith, and the courage in facing life's challenges head-on.

Episode Highlights:

• Confronting life's literal or symbolic waves 
• The scale and force of massive waves, particularly those at Nazaré
• The dangers and risks associated with pursuing these enormous waves
• The importance of commitment and self-belief in overcoming fear
• How persistence and faith can help navigate life's darkest challenges
• The power of community support
• Courage, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to conquer adversity

Quotes:

"The ride was such a breakthrough for me and a moment that will be really special and monumental in my surfing career."

"Sometimes the simple answer on how to get out of a pit is to just climb out - get up and climb out."

"You and I may have fallen, and we may see no way out. But there is a parallel tunnel right next to us, and God and others who are there can help us find our way up and out of the pit that we're in."

"Have faith. God's path for your life, like Joseph, may be winding and not clear at times, but that path is likely designed to help you become the best you can be."

"Patience is not a fatalistic resignation. It is accepting a divine rhythm to life and trying and trying again."

"The joy of being in the surf far outweighs the fear of failing again."

Links:

https://www.mckaychristensen.org/