New Year Resolutions, if you don’t make them, chances are you thought about it. But do those promises keep? In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Bugsy Sailor, the Official Unofficial Ambassador of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Bugsy shares how a resolution he made on January 1, 2019, changed his life.
Key Takeaways:
- Bugsy Sailor captures daily sunrises around Lake Superior, embracing nature’s raw beauty and the unpredictability of the seasons.
- His commitment to photographing every sunrise since 2019 highlights the power of routine, resilience, and creative passion in overcoming challenges.
- Bugsy emphasizes the importance of embracing inclement weather, breaking stereotypes that sunrises must always be "beautiful and majestic."
- Through his Sunrise Gallery and community engagement, Bugsy fosters a deeper connection between people and nature, inspiring others to watch more sunrises.
- His solo adventures and reflections on accountability demonstrate how setting measurable goals can cultivate positive habits and a mindful approach to life.
Notable Quotes:
- “It always keeps things fresh. There's a ton of variety within our seasons and on the shores of Lake Superior.”
- “I think if you start with sunrise and you get up and out the door to watch sunrise, it makes the day attainable. You at least started it on the right foot and can give yourself that potential to live that day to the fullest.”
- “It's just getting up to that water and that, that impact of being connected with nature every day.”
Resources:
- Bugsy Sailor on Year of the Sunrise: yearofthesunrise.com
- Upper Peninsula Supply Company: upsupply.co
- National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation: nplsf.org
Be sure to tune in to this inspiring episode of the Lake Superior Podcast to hear Bugsy Sailor’s incredible journey of capturing sunrises, his resilience in the face of challenges, and his passion for connecting with nature on a daily basis.
Connect With Us:
- Website: Lake Superior Podcast
- Facebook: National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation
- LinkedIn: NPLSF on LinkedIn
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