A weekend is a gift that should not be taken for granted. It's a time to charge one's batteries and just discover your rhythms anew. The girl in the picture offers both advice and a good wish with the shaka sign: hang loose.
"Hang loose" is an expression that apparently originated in Hawaii and in California among the surfers; but strangely took hold in Southern Louisiana sometime in the past as well. It's a quirk of linguistic adoption: you don't ordinarily think of surfer dudes and Cajuns doing something alike, but it happens.
Hang loose means, roughly, take it easy. Let life flow, relax. Open a Coke or beer or something. Beaches and coastal cheniers are so lovely because the offer blue horizons and the gentle undulating of the waves or the roaring of the surf. In both cases their periodicy induces relaxation and a tranquil frame of mind. There are no rules to hanging loose: you get to find your own mini-nirvana.
This is a time for a mini-vacation. It's time well-spent for your spiritual good.
"Hang loose" is an expression that apparently originated in Hawaii and in California among the surfers; but strangely took hold in Southern Louisiana sometime in the past as well. It's a quirk of linguistic adoption: you don't ordinarily think of surfer dudes and Cajuns doing something alike, but it happens.
Hang loose means, roughly, take it easy. Let life flow, relax. Open a Coke or beer or something. Beaches and coastal cheniers are so lovely because the offer blue horizons and the gentle undulating of the waves or the roaring of the surf. In both cases their periodicy induces relaxation and a tranquil frame of mind. There are no rules to hanging loose: you get to find your own mini-nirvana.
This is a time for a mini-vacation. It's time well-spent for your spiritual good.
Giving the hang loose (shaka) sign.
The Shaka sign consists of extending the thumb and little finger pointing outward and your palm upward. When you have reconnected with your tranquility, some stretching or yoga exercises can be enjoyed. Or maybe just another beer. Screw your cares . . . .
I remember that expression. My last word to a college class was to tell everyone "Hang loose."
ReplyDeletea great post and good advice, too. :)
ReplyDeleteGood advice. People need to chill seriously. Get over the Duck Dynasty crap.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, Angel.
ReplyDeleteWhen you're retired, every day is Saturday.
ReplyDeleteGood advice! I'll relax.
ReplyDeleteI'll be able to hang loose with more joy once Mike quits reminding me all the time that he's retired.
ReplyDeleteI wish my weekends could be for relaxing, unfortunately I have to step up my care giving for those 48 hours :(
ReplyDeleteI hope it was a great weekend!
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