The Space Between The Waves

The Space Between The Waves Podcast Saying No will Disappoint Some

Meanwhile, saying no when everyone around you is saying yes is really becoming a lost art…maybe even a skill. It’s caused me a lot of misery in my life and just as much success. I remember sitting at a crowded little marina bar one evening listening to a group of people talk about some “can’t miss” idea that everybody was jumping into. The louder the conversation got, the more it seemed like nobody actually wanted to be left out more than they truly believed in what they were saying. You could almost feel the pressure floating around the room like humidity before a summer storm. Most of us do that at some point. We say yes to things we don’t believe in, places we don’t want to go, or situations we know deep down aren’t right for us simply because standing alone can feel uncomfortable. But life has a way of teaching you that every yes costs you something…your time, your peace, your energy, sometimes even your direction. And every once in awhile, the bravest thing a person can do is quietly say no and walk away from what everybody else seems convinced they need. Not every open door is meant for you to walk through. Some are only there to test whether you’ve learned to trust yourself yet. Remember, protecting your peace will disappoint some people…but losing yourself trying to please everyone will disappoint you even more. Have a wonderful day…See you on the radio. Follow along with Tiki Bar Publishing, The Space Between The Waves Podcast, and Tiki Man Radio for more good vibes.

The Space Between The Waves Podcast You Don't Have To Master Something to Enjoy It

Meanwhile, there’s a quiet freedom in being bad at something new. I was sitting out behind a little beachside café once watching a guy learn how to play guitar. Now when I say learn, I mean every chord sounded like the seagulls were fighting over a french fry. People walking by would kind of grin, some shook their heads, but the funny thing was…he didn’t seem embarrassed at all. He just kept playing, laughing every time he messed up and starting over again. Somewhere along the way growing up, a lot of us started believing we’re supposed to already know how to do everything before we even begin. We avoid trying new things because we’re afraid of looking foolish, failing, or not getting it right the first time. But the truth is, every person you admire was once completely terrible at the thing they now do well. There’s something freeing about allowing yourself to be a beginner again. No pressure to be perfect, no need to impress anyone…just learning, growing, and figuring things out one mistake at a time. Sometimes life gets better the moment you stop worrying about looking silly and simply enjoy the experience of becoming something new. By the end of the afternoon that guitar player still wasn’t very good…but he was a whole lot better than when he started, and he probably had more fun than anyone else there. Remember, you don’t have to master something to enjoy it. Sometimes the courage to begin is the real victory. Have a wonderful day…See you on the radio. Follow along with Tiki Bar Publishing, The Space Between The Waves Podcast, and Tiki Man Radio for more good vibes

The Space Between The Waves Podcast Not Everything in Life is meant to last forever to still have meaning

Gooooood Morning Everyone Happy Wednesday, Welcome to the Halfway Point! Meanwhile, Janice owns the Sunshine Flower Shop just off Ocean BLVD where her motto hangs above the old wooden doorway…“Every day is beautiful in its own way.” Her little shop isn’t really just a flower shop at all. It’s more like a mix between a flower boutique, antique store, and a collection of forgotten memories brought back to life. Flowers sit inside old coffee cups, rusty cracker tins, faded glass bottles, and just about anything with a bottom that can still hold water. Nothing matches…and somehow that’s exactly what makes the place feel perfect. One rainy afternoon while I was standing there listening to an old beach song play softly through the speakers, Janice looked over while arranging sunflowers into an old pie pan and said, “There’s a hidden cost to treating every choice like it has to be permanent.” At first, I didn’t think much about it, but the more I watched people come and go through that little shop, the more it made sense. Some flowers lasted weeks, others only days, but every single one still brought beauty to the room while it was there. Life works a lot like that. Some seasons stay awhile, some people drift in and out like the tide, and some paths were only meant to teach us something before leading us somewhere else. Maybe the mistake isn’t changing direction sometimes…maybe the mistake is holding onto things long after they’ve stopped helping us grow. Remember, not everything in life is meant to last forever to still have meaning. Have a great day…See you on the radio. Follow along with Tiki Bar Publishing, The Space Between The Waves Podcast, and Tiki Man Radio for more good vibes.

The Space Between The Waves Podcast Trust your Instincts Protect your Peace

Meanwhile, we all have that inner voice…the one that quietly speaks up when something doesn’t feel quite right. It’s the voice that tells you to question someone’s intentions, warns you when danger may be close, or in some cases simply reminds you that yes…you are officially lost again with no idea how you ended up on this road in the first place. The older I get, the more I’ve learned that voice usually knows what it’s talking about. Life has a funny way of testing us with distractions, pressure, and people who want us to become who they think we should be instead of who we really are. Staying true to yourself isn’t always the easiest path because sometimes honesty, loyalty, and knowing your own worth comes with a price. Not everyone will understand your journey, your choices, or the direction your heart pulls you toward. But somewhere between the sunrise, the wrong turns, the hard lessons, and the quiet moments alone, you start realizing peace comes from being comfortable with who you are. The people meant to walk beside you will never require you to pretend to be someone else just to belong. Remember, trust your instincts, protect your peace, and never lose yourself trying to fit into places you were never meant to stay. Have a great day…See you on the radio. Follow along with Tiki Bar Publishing, The Space Between The Waves Podcast, and Tiki Man Radio for more good vibes.

The Sapce Between The Waves Podcast Rejection does not define Your Destination

Gooooood Morning Everyone Happy Monday, another week full of opportunities is here! Meanwhile, somewhere between the closed doors, unanswered calls, missed chances, and plans that didn’t work out the way you hoped, there’s a lesson most people eventually learn… rejection isn’t always the end of the road. Sometimes it’s just a detour pointing you somewhere you were supposed to go all along. I know it doesn’t always feel that way in the moment. Rejection has a way of making people question themselves. Whether it’s business, friendships, relationships, dreams, or opportunities, being told “no” can make even the strongest people stop and wonder if they’re heading in the wrong direction. But life has a funny way of showing you later why certain things never worked out. Some doors close because what’s behind them was too small for where you’re eventually headed. Some people walk away because they were only meant to be part of one chapter, not the whole story. And sometimes rejection simply forces you to become stronger, wiser, and more prepared for what’s still waiting ahead. The truth is, nearly everyone you admire has heard “no” more times than they can count. The difference is they kept moving forward anyway. I’ve learned that the road usually doesn’t end where you thought it would. Sometimes the best sunsets, opportunities, and memories happen after you took the turn you never planned on taking in the first place. Remember, if something didn’t work out the way you hoped, don’t park there too long. Refuel, reset, and keep going. There’s still a lot of road left ahead of you. Rejection may change your direction, but it never has to define your destination. Have a wonderful day… see you on the radio. Follow along with Tiki Bar Publishing, The Space Between The Waves Podcast, and Tiki Man Radio for more good vibes.