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Why extreme athletes struggle to justify their choices to loved ones

My girlfriend says my big wave surfing is selfish because what if I die and leave her alone, and I can't argue with that but I also can't stop.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The soul's calling appears as selfishness to those who love the person more than the calling.

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