“Did you do your best?”...”No sir, I didn’t always do my best.”...“Why not?” Admiral Rickover interviewing Jimmy Carter.

I do not always give it my best. When I ask myself why, I know my heart isn’t lined up with my head. When I was learning to surf I painted the Chinese word for “wholehearted” on my surfboard, right under my nose, to remind me to paddle, paddle, paddle with all my energy and focus. Its the only way to catch a wave and ride it if you catch my meaning.

“Love the Lord your God with all of your heart.” Jesus Conversations Within ts 5/6/2023