Between paddles and silence: small breaks in difficult times

Labor Day long weekend. How good it is to be able to breathe new air. We tried to escape the routine a bit, found an enchanting place, feet in the sand and endless peace. I found a SUP board that’s part of this Airbnb’s amenities. Taking advantage of the place’s calmness I decided to try something new.

The calm sea without waves made me gain confidence. Without noticing I kept going sideways, the water pulled towards the corner of the beach, near the rocks, when I realized I was surrounded by rocks around me, my legs trembled, expected result from a bit of fear mixed with the new moment and lack of practice. Losing balance at that moment would be painful, I would have good bruises. I steadied myself as much as I could to stay upright, I didn’t fall. The return to the sand brought a big smile and that desire to repeat more times.

Between one paddle and another, there was book, there was chimarrão, there was hammock. Simple things that remind us of an uncomfortable truth: do you have work? You are privileged. Our Brazil has a minimal percentage that can celebrate Labor Day.

We recently discovered that the “invisible ones”, who aren’t even in social programs, are in greater quantity than we thought. The unemployment rate rises to 12.2%, affecting 12.9 million people. Therefore, if you have a job, be grateful, celebrate, enjoy the day to do what gives you pleasure, read a book, play with the children, enjoy family or simply rest, and return on Monday with full energy!

Are you unemployed? Have faith. Never give up. Life’s adversities make us grow, overcome our limits and come out stronger. It’s time to reinvent yourself. Use free time to improve your knowledge. Pay attention to webinars and social networks focused on work, networking is vital for relocation.

SUPpass yourself, in your time.