Navigating Rough Waves

Navigating Rough Waves
            Standing atop a hill above Sutro Baths in San Francisco, I look out over the Pacific Ocean. The green blue color of the water contrasts with the browns and grays of the path and rocks before me. I am entranced by the waves in their constant state of motion and change.
            I know though, that waves are powerful and can be treacherous. If we live long enough, we will all be knocked over by big waves of life challenges at some point.
            Learning how to navigate through unexpected situations is a skill we cultivate through experience. Sharing how we cope is a way to help others feel less isolated.
            I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to share some insights on being a parent of an autistic child over the years, most recently in a video interview with Nancy Landrum as an extension of our written interview in Authority Magazine.
            Readers can see the “Parenting an Adult Autistic Son” YouTube interview at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvcoU7uLEhs 
            For those who missed it, the “Lisa Louis of HikingAutism.com on Lessons Learned as a Care-Giver” article is here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/lisa-louis-of-hikingautism-com-on-lessons-learned-as-a-care-giver-d2082bd03763
            My conversation in the interview brought my mind back to the early days of helping my son get back out in the world after a long stretch when we felt trapped by his autism-related sensory challenges. One of the places he was able to step back into the outdoors was the iconic Sutro Baths, featured as this week’s archive hike.
            May we all find ways to thrive despite the waves that surprise us. Keep putting one foot forward!
 
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Hike Notes 70: Sutro Baths