Quote by Eve Babitz

It was all balance. But then, she already knew that from surfing.

It was all balance. But then, she already knew that from sur

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of balance is not unfamiliar to the speaker, as they have already experienced it in the context of their surfing. It implies that the act of surfing has taught them about finding equilibrium in various aspects of life. The speaker might have learned how to navigate the waves and maintain stability on a surfboard, thereby recognizing the importance of balance in other areas of their life as well.

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Life Balance Surfing

By Eve Babitz

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