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The power of waves of change book by #paulcarterart

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The first edition of Waves of Change is universally empowering for all ages because it reframes unpredictable life disruptions as necessary catalysts for personal growth and resilience.

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Whether you are facing small daily shifts or massive, life-altering waves , the book provides a vital shift in perspective—moving from feeling overwhelmed to feeling capable and confident, by using the book to stay present and breathe.

Here is why its message resonates across every generation:

For Younger Readers & Young Adults: It acts as a supportive guide during major life transitions (such as finishing school, career changes, or moving away from home) by building confidence, teaching adaptability, and validating the emotional highs and lows of stepping into the unknown.
For Adults Facing Career or Systemic Shifts: It offers positive words and reminders for strategies and structural frameworks to handle workplace stress, sudden professional shifts, or organizational shake-ups, moving you away from confusion and toward strategic logical clarity.
For Older Generations: It provides profound peace and perspective for navigating all stages of life changes, loss, and the art of letting go, reminding you that self-discovery is a lifelong journey and you posses a deep, proven capacity to withstand any wave of change.
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Why I created the first book art insights by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:12:19 -0700

By Paul Carter

The "Before" State: I grew up immersed in the ocean, starting to surf in Southern California at just four years old. By the early 1990s, I began to channel that passion into professionally shaping surfboards for legendary brands like Infinity and Hobie surfboards. Later, I took that creativity to a new medium, painting tropical murals on surfboards and canvases for homes and businesses around the world. I was on my conditioned path becoming a craftsman at hand shaping and painting external things and yes money and accumulating stuff, but my soul and life eventually demanded a look inward.
The Inspiration spark : The turning point came when I realized that the same rhythm it takes to navigate the physical ocean power is exactly what is needed to navigate our own minds, emotions, and body. I embarked on a rigorous three-year personal journey of deep self-discovery and a daily rebuilding learning to truly "know thyself" one day at a time. In the process I began realizing that true inner health and peace requires riding the "waves of change" rather than fighting them.

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The Middle: Transitioning from shaping thousands of surfboards to shaping a peaceful mind and body isn't easy. It required deep presence. I began sketching out my thoughts—not just as custom surfboards and art, but as a healing through many sketches and paintings. I realized that people don't just need more information or heavy, dense text to heal; they need an escape, a creative outlet, and a way to quiet the noise and let the mind process what is necessary or not. To get the healthy priorities in order. To break the condition chains of codependency on people places and yes, alcohol or pot or whatever the codependency is.
The Breakthrough: I blended my lifelong crafts—surfing and shaping, and tropical and abstract artwork—into an immersive, active healing tool. Instead of just writing a book for people to read, I created the first edition (waves of change) as a coloring book and journal filled with positive black ink sketches, vibrant imagery, and a safe space for self-reflection

The Transformation: This book helps readers step away from daily noise and distractions and find grounding peace and presence. By pairing meditative coloring with positive affirmations, reminders, and dedicated journaling pages, readers aren't just consumers of your story—they are actively working through their own thoughts. It transports them to a peaceful "tropical island" of the mind where they can slow down, stay present, and heal.
The "Why": The world moves incredibly fast, and people are constantly searching for internal anchor points. Waves of Change serves as a creative sanctuary. It proves that you don't need external validation to heal—you just need the tools to look inside, so keep the creative fire stoked, and ride whatever waves life sends your way.Thank you for joining the positive tribes.

The first edition with new format 2026.

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Summer surf healthy lifestyle #paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 21:39:10 -0700

Summer surf healthy lifestyle

It’s been a summer of a lot of surf and warm water. It’s been averaging 72-75 and as high as 78-80 at times.

I’m reminded the importance of giving one’s self permission to receive happiness,, health and wealth.

In turn to give the same in return..

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This is an inspired freehand painting of the joy of summer and surf.

I used a canvas board a 11x14 with acrylic paint and paint pens.

Here short video with some animation effects.

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Puzzle pieces for a healthy lifestyle @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:43:26 -0700

Puzzle pieces for a healthy lifestyle

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It’s a daily journey to take the time and learn discipline to release, renew, and restore the heart, mind and spirit, body and soul.

We are all conditioned, even before we are born from generations of ancestors and our parents.

When we are born, we are in the hands of our parents and brothers and sisters, and everyone in between.

We each are hearing and feeling everything. Then we begin to talk and then walk, and everything speeds up even quicker through the conversations and conditioning.

As we each grow from the inside out, we each will learn and see the patterns that are healthy and unhealthy, because they will repeat, until we are present enough to recognize them. In Oder to change them daily.

There are no mistakes only lessons and reminders through the patterns one repeats each day . Staying present takes discipline to become more aware of the thoughts, feelings, and emotions, we focus on each day.. Yes healthy foods, healthy words and exercise is important. Movement is important. The more I flow not force, the more I grow from the inside out.

Confidence is freedom with no validation or approval necessary.

Ego is living in a jail of constant need for approval and validation…

When I check in and listen to my mind and body through breathing exercises and meditation, even humming. That is when my mind gets clear and focused on what is important and what is not.. Nature is a powerful teacher.

When you hear the word money that creates and brings up all of the conditioning through ones perception growing up.

Money is not good or evil it’s ones perception. Money is energy it’s currency it’s a tool to create positive or negative. Experience is priceless.

To be continued thank you for checking in join me on YouTube or Instagram both under paulcarterart.

San Clemente Surfboards & Art #paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:48:17 -0700

Learn to train the mind, spirit and body daily.

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A powerful simple, breathing technique is inhale in your nose for four seconds hold for seven seconds and exhale for eight seconds. Keep in mind this is a starting point and flow with it don’t force it..

I like to do this sequence 3 to 6 times in the mornings and before bed and sometimes during the day when necessary to reset.

Disclaimer do this in a safe place do not do this while driving or in the water.

Education purposes only for a healthy, peaceful lifestyle daily.

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Enjoy the day.. stay present.

Back to the future at sano by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:57:16 -0700

I am reminded of the importance of knowing thyself.

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Having the self-respect for one’s mind, spirit, body and soul. Every day that we wake up, we have the opportunity to self regulate the mind and body..

To clean house from the inside out from all of the conditioning. Yes, most is useful, but there is a lot of layers of mental and emotional and chemical, addictions all from conditioned lies.

When I say chemical, I’m speaking to the fact where there is no drugs, involved or alcohol. The body creates all of the chemicals whether they are positive or negative.

My question to you is, are you aware of your self talk. Are you aware of your thoughts feelings and emotions?.

Are you aware of the truth, feelings and the lies that will either hold you in place or grow forward.

These are three original freehand sketches that I donated to the Sano surf club for the family day on 7-11- 2026.

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Stay in your Lané & breathe- art @paulcarterat

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 19:18:18 -0700

Stay in your lane and consciously breathe daily

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What does that sentence or statement, mean to you? Where does your perception go with it?

Your conditioning will determine if it’s positive or negative and your feelings will tell you the truth and or the lies.

With conscious awareness of your breathing, will determine your current mental physical state.

When one becomes more aware of breathing with flow not force the changes will occur.

The intentions, while consciously breathing in the nose and diaphragm with eyes closed in a safe place is key.

Breathing will tell you through your feelings. To release the conditioned fears, which are nothing more than lies, or receive abundance or prosperity, or restore health and your inner peace.

The more, I embrace my inspired creativity with action the more I learn the power of the creative process, and the life changing effects of proper breathing.

I am reminded the importance of having a morning self regulating discipline. For myself, I can change it up between 2 to 3 different processes. Before I even get out of bed, I focus on slow deep nose, diaphragm breathing inhales and exhales from 3 to 6 rounds.

Along with that, I focus on gratitude with my right hand on my heart. This is an empowering way to get the heart to the mind and body in harmony. I like to focus on gratitude for my family and friends, and all those that paved the way for me to thrive today.

When I get up out of bed. I like to drink minimum 8 to 10 ounces of water. I will add cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ground garlic powder, and ground ginger.. I will add some lemon juice as well along with a cap full of apple cider vinegar to cleanse the system.

Depending on my day, I will going to a 5 to 10 minute breathing meditation, sometimes humming or chanting.

I normally do this sitting Indian style. I will also go into the pressure points on my hands and different parts of the body, depending on what needs to be released..

From there I will stand up into a slow swinging movement. Letting my arms and shoulders relax.

After this I go into a strengthening and stretching routine that I’ve been doing since 2011.

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I appreciate the positive thoughts, feelings and energy. This is key that we send between each other. This makes things flow and grow daily..

just released my third edition called embrace the waves of change. Available on Amazon.

First edition

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Second edition

Waves of change 2nd edition

Third edition

Embrace the waves of change by Paul Carter

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Custom painted wind surfing fin art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:25:06 -0700

Custom painted windsurfing fin

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A little closer look of the freehand painted fin.

The original colors of the fin before painting.

Remember keep the inspired creativity fuel by taking action.

Confidence is freedom without any validation.

Ego is a conditioned lie for the constant need for validation and compliments.

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Be present art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:04:07 -0700

Stay in the present daily. Art by paulcarterart

I hear your thoughts and feelings after reading that sentence. Why is it important to stay and be present all day every day?

I don’t believe in multitasking. It is a conditioned lie. Yes we are each able to start multiple projects at any given time. Of course logic will say it can be gardening or painting etc. You get the point.

I remember when I first started shaping with the guidance of Steve Bohne the master craftsman of Infinity Surfboards.

He taught me a solid foundation of what I call shaping by numbers. I Handshaped around 120-25 boards for the shop, and many of those were custom. This all began in 1992. Little did I know in the late 80s after shaping a couple of boards, and modifying some of the boards. I was riding for Hobie Surfboards at the time and Timmy Patterson was shaping all my boards at the time, and they were great.That’s another story.

I’m around 35 or 40 boards into my shaping tourney and totally motivated and excited that I can shape my own Custom Boards. I was able to shape any size board for myself and anyone.

In my excitement, I began cutting out not one but four or five different boards from 7’6 to 9’6. I rough shaped each one of those boards and they were all in the racks over the shaping room.

I was stoked and very motivated for many reasons to say the least.

So the next day Steve walks in the room and looks at all of the rough shaped boards on the racks and another one on the shaping stands . Well, he looked at all of the u uncompleted boards . He calmly said ,Paul this is great. These look great and it is awesome to see all of these boards rough shaped you have been busy. He looks at me and says, but I have to tell you one thing we are not unable to sell any of the Surfboards until one of them is completed and on the show room of the shop.

I have carried this lesson and reminder ever since that day and the Shaping Rm in 1993.

I applied this to just about everything with paintings with a Projects and of course Surfboards.

It’s one thing to prep canvases as an example. But again the same important reminder applies to everything I do in my life. My positive intentions are that this will make logical sense to you. To complete projects and not create unnecessary pressure or weight on your shoulders. In your life as it has helped me in my Life.

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Stay present with healthy priorities daily, by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:06:33 -0700

Stay present with healthy priorities daily.

I am reminded the importance of having healthy priorities in the mornings before I start my day.

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When I first wake up, I like to do some basic stretching and movements before I get out of bed

Depending on how my body feels, I will do a head and neck, rotation, and stretching at least two sometimes three times a week. I also have a hand pressure point that I do along with my breathing meditation once or twice a week..

It’s important to flush the system in the morning. This is what I use with water and lemon with a couple, shakes of cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground garlic.

I also include 17 vine, ripened whole foods, powders.

In my first drink. The water content is between eight and 10 ounces. The next one consist of electrolytes and amino powders.

I also make a large smoothie between 15 and 20 ounces with a some more of the 17 fine ripen fruit and vegetables, powders. I also add some cacao, Chia, seeds, hemp seeds, ground flaxseed, meal along with a protein powder I drink this 1-3 hours later depending on my daily activities.

This is my morning fluids and fuel till 1030to 1130 depending on what I’m doing.

I have been on this regime for the last 10 years consistently going back to 2011 for most it.

Do what works for your mind and body. The key is being consistent and discipline to do it..

The above art image is a great reminder of the importance of staying present and being present with healthy priorities. I have 2 to 4 different breathing and meditation exercises that I change them up. The one that is most consistent is a breathing humming or chanting meditation..

Thank you for following the journey. Let me know if you have any questions or Comments?.

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Dana cove-killer Dana art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:36:00 -0800

For the future generations protect this planet and respect it daily.

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Save every bit of natural land that empowers and feeds each of us daily.

A time travel painting of Dana Cove pre harbor boat lot.

Positive daily awareness & reminders art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:22:00 -0800

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I am reminded the importance of having the discipline to self regulate the mind and body daily.

Taking the time to check in and strengthen the mind and body to live a healthy lifestyle.

I short video overview of the completed cube.

Remember we are all unique. Do what you are inspired to do daily. Be present with awareness to share your stories your art your creative energy.

Keep the overhead low and choose healthy priorities daily with healthy boundaries.

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Follow the sun art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 15:39:00 -0800

Follow the sun art by

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Follow the circadian rhythm for a healthy lifestyle daily.

A freehand original artwork on 11 x 14 canvas board.

Take the time in silence and solitude to focus on the positive intentions with gratitude daily.

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Everyday is a new adventure San Clemente , Surfboards & art by #paulcterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:55:00 -0800

Saved from the fire into a custom freehand painting by Paul Carter

We are not here to simply survive. We are here to grow forward planting the positive seeds and thrive daily.

This piece of wood was cut from a larger piece that was saved from becoming firewood.

I am reminded the importance of being present and choosing healthy thoughts and patterns and activities that empower one’s self.

It’s very important with conscious awareness to clear the filters that are no longer empowering you your mind, spirit, body and soul. Learning in the silence and solitude are the keys to stay grounded and process the unhealthy conditioned thoughts habits.

I remember when I was in the single digits of life. A time of the wonder of life the adventure of learning and exploring nature. A time of growing up and learning to tell time. To ride a bike to write your name to math etc.

Growing up we learn and get inspired by parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles brothers sisters, friends, neighbors, so many levels so many stories, so many experiences, .

Keep the creative fire stoked. No validation required or approval.. remember we reap what we sow so plant positive seeds daily for yourself and others, and watch it grow from the inside out.

Thank you so much for following the blog journal of my journey.

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New life art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:56:00 -0800

Embracing creativity daily art by

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This painting was created in 2005 originally. Below, you will see a video and two images of the process of adding lighter colors and more detail to the original painting.

Here’s a video that will give you a closer look at the colors and the detail of the paint and highlights.

This was the first layer of lightning up the original darker colors.

The painting size is 13.75 x 16 on wood using acrylic paint and paint pens on the updated version..

This is one from the archives that I was inspired to add some more highlights.

The final version of the revived painting from 2005.

Thanks so much for checking in. I appreciate your positive support intentions and feedback..

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Life without any validation @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:36:00 -0800

Lifee without any validation.

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Imagine being completely present and free from all validation.

It’s October 30, 2025 this is a spontaneous captains log at one of my favorite places. I am sharing this after a break on a new sketch that was started on 10– 14 –2025.

It is not the sketch you see below. I date all my art pieces from paintings to sketches and surfboard’s.

Imagine, living a life without any comparing or any approval from others.

There is so much conditioning that we all carry from our ancestors from our parents from our families and friends.

So ask yourself, is it ego or confidence that you live your life from? Ego is the constant need for approval and validation from others.

Confidence is the freedom that comes through the awareness of breaking the chains of the many layers of conditioning. Knowing one self is a daily journey.

The sketch below will resonate for some and for others your perception will be either positive or negative.

Ask yourself by staying present what feelings am I having?

Its all conditioning or insecurity that brings up the negativity. Check your perception and you will see.

Thanks for following the journey.

Have a great day and remember no validation required. Keep the creative fire stoked..

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San Clemente surfboards & art by Paul Carter

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:18:00 -0700

Embrace the unknown inspirations daily.

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Embracing the unknown, that is a true test. A test to break through the negative conditioned subconscious chains of lies.

Staying present is key. Having the awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions is where the breaking of the condition chains begins.

A question for you and a reminder for me. Do you want to continue to change the negative perceptions.

I am finding that simplicity is key, especially this with endless amounts of noise and information and distractions.

We are each conditioned through our ancestors through our upbringing through the books we read the TV and social media the talking you get my point..

The question is, what do you want to put in your brain the subconscious mind, your spirit, body and soul?

Here is one of the latest custom shaped and painted surfboards.

With the appropriate words, follow the light.

Experience is priceless….

No validation required or approval required.

Keep the creative fire stoked daily.

Keep learning by doing daily.

Staying present is key on many levels.

Have the awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions you do and do not want. This is a powerful training and tool to learn daily.

Thank you each for following the journey as a Surfer, Shaper-Artist. I am focused on planting positive seeds daily.

This is a board that is between class and performance. You can cruise or carve.. I’ve been using a 9 inch thin with a front screw for more options.

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Staying grounded through the dreams and distractions by San Clemente surfboards & art Paul Carter

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:04:00 -0700

Staying grounded through the dreams and distractions.

By Paul Carter San Clemente surfboards &art.

A fresh bag or organic oranges last pick before it’s too late. With the heat wave most fruits and veggies are getting ripe fast.

Staying grounded can be achieved through, simply putting our bare feet on the Earth.

Of course, going surfing or jumping in the water or even touching the trees is one of many options to keep grounded.

We are walking energy beings , and a simple example is static electricity when we get shocked through clothing, and simply touching metal and many other objects.

Staying and getting grounded is very important. It is as important as learning to breathe properly. To learn how to self regulate through meditation and breathing techniques.

Chanting is another form of meditation which has been around for thousands of years.

Eating healthy, organic fruits, and vegetables and foods is very important on many levels. I am reminded the importance of learning through research at the same time giving your mind spirit, body and soul time in silence and solitude to process what is important and what is not.

I like to have a morning practice for 30 to 60m Daily. They can be a half a day or a full day once or twice a week. It all depends on the individual and how they process information.

Having a healthy gratitude, prayer and positive intentions and self talk daily is very important.

Here are some fresh cherry tomatoes. These and the oranges were gifted to me by two good friends, which I am grateful..

Here is one of the latest custom shaped and painted Surfboards, a 7’3. This will be a twin fin..

This is a board that can be ridden in a variety of waves feom 2 foot to overhead.

Thank you each for following the journey. I appreciate the positive intentions supporting and empowering conversations always. I will see you in the surf.

Remember, no validation required to be a whole healthy confident human. Keep the creative fire stoked. Do not compare yourself to anyone ever..

Choosing peace over connection san Clemente surfboards & art by #paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:15:00 -0700

Choosing peace over connection is having healthy priorities and boundaries daily.

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Growth takes courage. And emotional maturity,, discipline. Having self respect and mutual respect is key to build trust.. Yes don’t forget accountability and responsibility…

Ego is all based on the constant need for validation and approval.

In short it’s all based on one’s fear and all the negative conditioning learned growing up and in unhealthy relationships. An avoidant will always run away out of fear.

Connection doesn’t have to be chaos. It’s a choice by staying present on what’s important and what’s not..

I am grateful and thankful to God for the power of Free-Will all day every day…

Consistency is key and the truth will always show itself either positive or negative…

Here is a custom made surfboard and art work for a good friend.

This outline works great in many size ranges from 6ft all the way through and up to 7ft.

Most boards have either a 1/8 inch or quarter inch stringer.

This board has what’s called a wedge stringer set up. With two 1/8 inch Basswood stringers..

I first saw the stringer set up surfing down in Mexico on a Renny Yater surfboard.

That board the stringers were too close together, and the box didn’t fit in between the stringers. I changed the dimensions and began putting the wedge design into my boards some years later when I started shaping in 1993.

These are the custom colors the client asked for in a abstract painting. Each board is custom made along with each painting which is one of kind. These are freehand painted.

This outline has the options of a Square tail, or squash, tail, and swallowtail. The width adjustments are available between 19.50 all the way through and up to 21.75 wide in the center . Remember it’s the width and the rail thickness is where the buoyancy comes from. Not the in liters Or the center thickness. It come from water displacement and buoyancy through the width and the rail thickness.

Here is an inspired new sketch, showing many thoughts and reminders for life, and having a healthy relationship with yourself, and with others on all levels.

Thank you so much for checking out the latest blog journey as a Surfer Shaper Artist and Health guide.

You want to grow forward then stop looking for emotional approval and validation through the lies of ego…

Choosing a healthy lifestyle art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:40:00 -0700

Choosing a healthy lifestyle daily.

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This takes a lot of discipline and a lot of growth from the inside out. Staying present takes daily training and courage to learn. Having a breathing meditation is an empowering way to start the day or before sleep and to check in fir 3-5 minutes throughout the day.

Choosing healthy priorities with healthy boundaries and self-respect is so important to live a healthy happy lifestyle.

Living ego free takes away a lot of the wasted energy one is looking for with the constant need for outside validation and emotional approval.

Stay present, and always protect your peace, health and happiness.

The spiritual battle is real.

Learning to have emotional control is a training and most people will be addicted to the chemical reactions from the unhealthy conditioning.

I’ve worked hard to make a living as a surfer Shaper artist.

It takes a lot of discipline to live the way I live…

It is a mental, spiritual and physical training to maintain healthy priorities to live a healthy lifestyle. Without having strong boundaries and a high self respect and confidence then one will be swayed from true peace and happiness.

Live your truth and you will be free🗝🎨🙏🏾

In the worldly ways, most people live from the outside in. I live from the inside out, I always have, and always will... I am grateful for it.

Attention and energy is a currency, so be aware of who you give it to and share it with.

It is earned not given, and for those that value you, they will be grateful for the attention. When it is mutual you will feel peace.

This is one of the latest boards, an 8’8 above and a 8ft below.

Here are some powerful numbers to think about. The rest is up to your perception.

Watching a sunset and sunrise as often as possible is part of staying grounded and healthy. It helps keep the circadian rhythm on track..

Stay grounded, and connected to nature. The true strength comes in solitude and silence not the constant need for distractions..

Thanks for checking in. Keep the creative fire stoked stay present breathe and believe.

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Staying present with peace and gratitude -art by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 08:16:00 -0700

Staying present with peace and gratitude for my life and lifestyle daily.

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By Surfershaperartist Paul Carter Surfboards & Art

It is so important to learn how to stay present. Having a breathing, meditation is a powerful way to keep the nervous system in the parasympathetic mode, not the sympathetic mode.

The first is in the adrenaline, cortisol anxiety most of the time ego mode, which is insecurity. The second is in the calm dopamine, serotonin relaxed mode, but alert.

I am reminded the importance of having healthy boundaries to protect one’s peace, heart, mind, spirit, body and soul.

We all have conditioning of some sort. Is it positive or negative? Are you willing to face the fears and communicate them and let them go?

No one can do this for ourselves only we can make that choice. To either repeat the same unhealthy patterns, and simply go forward or face them and communicate them with self respect and respect for others to grow forward from the inside out.

If you constantly need validation or approval from social media or people. This is a serious conditioned insecurity unhealthy issue.

This pattern comes from ego, which is always looking for outside in approval and is based on one’s insecurities and lack of accountability.

This is a newly shaped 9 foot board by 22 3/4 wide. This board will be a thruster set up. With the option of a twin fin as well. I like to use the large fin templates for my shortboards and mid range boards.

This is a small cutting board that was left behind at the beach. I decided to sand it and create an inspired piece of artwork. This is an original sketch using paint pens. I like the wood burned look .

I decided to donate this along with three other original pieces of art to the San Onofre Surfing club family day and luau on July 12.

This is a beautiful, mixed colored bird that stops by my vehicle, and reminds me the importance of staying present and learn and let go and grow.

Here is a custom hand painted fin. I use this on the longer boards 8’6 to 9’6. I like to have the front screw for more options..

Thank you each for checking out the latest blog journal. I appreciate the positive intentions, support and empowering conversations always.

Keep creating meaningful experiences and relationships daily.

Keep the creative fire stoked.

Keep the healthy priorities and boundaries strong.

Protect and prioritize your peace, health and happiness daily.

Live without validation or approval or the constant need for attention from others.

Broken cutting board recycled into tropical dream art painting by @paulcarterart

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:19:00 -0700

Broken cutting board recycled into tropical dream.art painting by Paul Carter

This was given to me by a good friend, James. This most likely it was going to end up as firewood..

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I taped the pieces together to make the painting process simpler.

Using acrylic paint and paint pens this is the tropical dream I was inspired to create.

This is the completed painting put together. I like to paint on wood because of the smooth surface and it’s much easier than canvas if you’re after I cleaner smoother look.

Another piece of recycled wood this one from the cut out of a ceiling paneling.

Growing up Surfing and traveling I enjoy tropical surf dream paintings.

Here is a short video on this painting, and a little closer look at the details of the paint and the paint pens.

Thank you for checking out the latest on my journey as a Surfer-Shaper-Artist.

Join join me on Instagram and YouTube @paulcarterart.

Remember to keep the healthy priorities in order. With healthy boundaries for a healthy lifestyle.Thank you..

Custom San Clemente Surfboards & Art by Paul Carter

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Mon, 19 May 2025 09:27:00 -0700

New custom, San Clemente Surfboards & art by Paul Carter & Art by Paul Carter art 2025

I have been shaping surfboard since 1993. This board is an evolution on the abstract art design when I started painting in 1988 and as a business in 2000.

This board reminds me of the importance of staying present with gratitude for my family and friends. I’m reminded of the importance of facing one’s fears, not running from them..

We all have a past of heartache and experiences in relationships. It takes work to clean house on the conditioning.

We all have a story, and I know I have my own with loss of loved ones and friends. I am grateful and thankful I am not a drug addict or an alcoholic. I cannot imagine going through an unhealthy relationship and being codependent on alcohol and drugs to try and escape the situation..

Coming from a large family I have learned a lot on personalities and egos and insecurities. I have learned to read these patterns with the people I come in contact with..

For many it’s religion for others it’s ideology and for those that know God without all the worldly rules, that’s a healthy relationship not religion.

What is your perception of the words? Know thyself?

It is a difficult position to be in a place of seeing the big picture with someone knowing you can help them. At the same time knowing you have to let them go. They have to learn without you and it’s not my responsibility to try and help someone who is unwilling to help themselves and take responsibility and accountability for their choices.

It has taken me hundreds of hours to learn how to Handshaped Surfboards. It’s taking me many years to learn by doing the work, mentally, spiritually, physically. The discipline to learn how to hand shape and learn how to build confidence in oneself takes consistent daily discipline. Do you know the difference between ego and confidence?. Ego is simply the need for validation.

Confidence is the freedom for no longer needing validation from anyone. We all get inspired daily which is empowering. We have to choose the positive or the negative we want to create in one’s life.

Building a trusting, friendship or relationships takes consistent commitment from each person to build a trusting foundation. If that foundation is broken on a monthly basis, you have to ask yourself is this a two-way street or a one-way street? I am reminded how powerful the heart is. It is more powerful than the brain. It is important to stay present and aware with healthy priorities, and have very strong boundaries.

I am reminded to not let things slide when it comes to building a trusting healthy communication and a mutual respect.

Healthy choices create a healthy lifestyle.

Time capsule with cats Paul Carter surfboards & art

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Mon, 12 May 2025 21:45:00 -0700

Time capsules with cats

Life is an amazing journey of experiences and tests.

This is a small time capsule of being around six month olds lions all the way up to 14 month old. Along with a full grown Bengal tiger. This Bengal tiger is a female, and she recently had four kittens at that time..

These cats were very tuned into one’s energy. A powerful test to stay calm and talk to them lightly.

Powerful animals and powerful reminders of respect for the planet for people for the animals for oneself is so very important.

I am grateful and thankful for each and everyone of you. All of my friends and family I appreciate all the positive support and empowering conversations.

I am reminded the importance of keeping my life simple. Now when I say simple, your perception will go wherever your experiences go in your mind. To me simplicity is a healthy quality lifestyle.

When one commits to the simplicity of knowing thyself self, you reap what you sow. To treat people the way you want to be treated is key. To have the commitment to be the best version of yourself to learn the power of positive self talk to not be swayed all over the map with people, places and things.

It is so important to learn the difference between confidence and ego. Ego is the constant need for Validation whether it’s people places or social media.

I’m reminded the importance of staying present, breathing and believing in a higher power, which I call God. I am grateful and thankful because we all have the freedom by choice. Meaning free-will to choose healthy, priorities, healthy choices with healthy boundaries. It’s that simple..

We have to do the work daily for change-San Clemente surfboards & art by Paul Carter

cboards.com@gmail.com (cboards.com@gmail.com) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 09:27:00 -0800

We have to do the work daily for change with healthy priorities, and healthy boundaries.

By Surfershaperartist Paul Carter art

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It is so very important to learn how to self regulate the heart, the mind, the spirit and body daily.

Over many years, I have had to learn what proper breathing is. The right way to breathe when going through high-pressure situations or confusion.

I have had to learn the power of a breathing meditation to truly stay present to clear the mind and body to release and renew and restore.

The mind and body is so powerful and one will become addicted to all the feel good chemicals from social media which is designed that way. The constant need of validation from people or even going to church can become an insecure ego driven condition. Alcohol or drugs become an unhealthy escape from simply taking responsibility.

I am grateful and thankful to have a clear sound mind, spirit, and body. It takes consistent will power, and the Freewill to make healthy choices today this moment right now..

For myself growing up in an athletic family surfing, mountain biking, running, hiking and playing many sports. All of these outdoor activities helped me to simply have logic of the times I went through drinking alcohol and yes, waking up the next day feeling tired in a fog and hung over.

I realized overtime I got tired of it and I wanted to surf etc and I no longer wanted to waste a day or two recovering from alcohol and deplete my energy anymore.

It’s that simple it takes a reality check to get to that point with logic to break those unhealthy habits and patterns.

For me, it was not an escape or running away from anyone or anything. It was simply a fun party atmosphere with friends. I’m grateful that I recognize that many years ago.

I also recognize that we can’t save anyone from the unhealthy conditioning. Yes we can help to inspire them and support them, but ultimately they have to make those choices to not turn to alcohol or drugs to escape.

There is no escape and the mental self talk is what keeps most people in the unhealthy patterns or loop.

We each have to truly want to change In order to be free and healthy and happy with a whole lot more energy and a clear mind and body.

Be happy and healthy it sounds simple, but it takes a lot of courage and confidence and consistency to want ti be truly free and happy.

No one can do it for you only you and the faith to breathe and believe and be free.

Thanks for checking out the latest thoughts on the journey.

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This is a 8’8 for a little bigger surf and less nose.

Some R/D to follow soon

self regulate by Paul Carter