Changes

Wave sailor Flo Jung reflects on our changed world during his lockdown in Germany.

- Flo Jung

Earlier this year the world was transformed in a few weeks. For you, for me, for all of us. But the fact is we live in an imperfect ever changing world, with challenges and chances. Growth is possible only if there is imperfection and we are imperfect problem solvers.

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant in life.” We have to be aware and welcome change for every aspect of our life. Especially in this time of Coronavirus, the only thing we can do is to accept this fact and find solutions to improve our situation. As a professional windsurfer, my passion has been on hold. I haven’t been on the water for weeks and I barely remember my last session. I’m stuck here in the middle of Germany far away from any water and windsurfing. I have lost a big part of my income and some of my sponsors have disappeared. To be out on the ocean is one of the things that I really miss while being locked up at home. I have dedicated a big part of my life to this sport and learned so much from the always-changing elements. It’s special to be able to feel the power of the ocean under my feet, the forces of the wind in my hands, and a rush of adrenaline in my blood. That is what my dreams are made of.