How Surfing Saved me from Addiction
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- Опубліковано 27 лис 2019
- What's up NUB NATION! Today I set out to the challenge of creating a surfing documentary in 24hrs. It started out as one thing & turned into something completely different, but a surf video that I'm extremely proud of. I get deep with my alcohol addiction & how traveling to Florida & surfing itself saved me from a sad existence. Thank you guys for all of the love & support! - Ben
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Ben!!
Same here, left New York at 22 with a problem, moved to Florida, picked up surfing, moved to Huntington Beach 2 years later and never looked back!
God bless!!
Thanks Ben. 8.8 years sober for me. Truly is the dream! I've been watching your Vlog since early on, and watching you follow your dream has been inspirational and motivating.
Ur story is one that needs to be seen by more people. 🤙
What a beautiful video on Thanksgiving Ben. This channel is SO MUCH MORE then just surfing! Lots of self reflecting for me! Some of the best videos have nothing to do with surfing...that just speaks to the quality of the human Ben is. You were put on this earth to do BIG things Ben and nub nation cant thank you enough! So from ALL nub nation...Happy holidays to you, the dream talker Jordan..and of course D Bag and the ultimate legend mac dog millionaire!! #forthedream
@@unkletonyahearns179 well do Big T
I've been sober two years now, and you were an influence. My life has improved immeasurably.
I've written this in a comment before: "The perfection of means with the loss of goals", a bit of Zen Buddhism I got turned onto decades ago.
It means do "Now" right, and the future falls into place.
You can't do "Now" right when you're fucked up.
Forget about the future.
Thanks for sharing tht Al.
For real. Be cool brother and again, thank you.
You probably meant, "Ben Buddhism" 😎🌊
Ha! No. I can't go there.
@@buzzbabyjesus I'm believing you will. It's always up.to you. Close your hand, you keep it, open it, let it go.
Greetings from Portugal/Nazaré
It's been 22 years since I last injected heroine into my bloodstream.
I had literally nothing, was parking cars and sleeping on beach imagining the best rides because I had no board nor strenght, or even will. Today I run my own company and I'm cool with my parents, friends, new girlfriend that I know since high school. Four years ago next January, 2020 I lost my wife, even though she was.clean she suffered from hepatitis C and sadly couldn't make it. We have a boy, however he doesn't fancy surfing that much, he's into boxing and rock climbing. I don't why I'm telling you this, but I believe in you as much as I believe in myself. We have that power. Once you get started, and you'll only know that when destiny suddenly shuffles you into big tests and difficulties that you'll have to overcome while you're in recovery. Life is awesome, go.for it. 😉✌
Congrats to 5 years Ben!
I moved back to Sri Lanka to find myself. I was 38 when i started the never ending journey of surfing. Suddenly that was more important than my drug addiction. I don't know what happened but it was something. In february it will be 1 year clean and sober. And i will be 40 years old. Drugs and crimes for so long, now waves and saltwater...
Thanks for the motivation!
Stay Humble!
"You are not on earth to become unhappy, but happiness alone is the inner peace, learn to find it, you can do it - overcome yourself and you will overcome the world" (Buddha). Think you would like this quote Ben!
Yaaaaaa! I moved to satellite from Miami to slow down and simplify my life.... Been focusing on surfing and removed a lot of the negative stuff from my past and life is just so much better man.
Thanks for creating the content you do! Seriously, so inspiring and I can't wait to see what the next 5 years has in store for ya!
For me, your story telling in this vid was completely cohesive and captured the "je ne sais quois" soul surfing journey of discovering the value of: the simple pleasures of life; the sacredness of the present moment and "ordinary" day. This vid is a rich, authentic and fun ride...mahalos and mele on!
Very well said!
I think what sets your vlog apart from the others is you aren't afraid to get personal. You share your life with your fans and we are all grateful and inspired by it. Keep doing what your doing ! Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you for changing my life.
Ben this was such an amazing video. Surfing is the best thing ever. You need to write a book!!! Happy Thanksgiving.
Ben, you superexceeded yourself once again. Storytelling, editing, confessing all bundled into a very watchable documentary type video. Great stuff!! Congrats
Congratulations Ben 5 YEARS sober!!! 👏🏄🏿🍍💚 You should be so proud of yourself...you crawled out of the depths of hell into, Surf Heaven!! Not an easy feat. But, you did it. 👏🍀
Florida RULES...warm weather, warm water, surf, fish, kit board, sunset boat cruising, sailing, beautiful beaches, water skiing, windsurf, scuba dive, snorkel, float in the water dreaming of surf....Florida has it all in the water!! Glad you love Florida as much as I do. Happy Thanks Giving Ben, Jordan, your family Ben & Nub Nation...LIVE THE DREAM EVERYONE!!! 🌴🏄🏿🌴🌊🌺💜🌴
Thanks for sharing your story. I had a patellar tendon rupture as well and its a really heavy injury. I'm glad to hear how you've battled to keep doing what you love and I enjoy your amazing enthusiasm for surfing. Keep it up.
An Ode to Florida.... about getting sober and learning to love to surfing all over again. I'm feeling you Ben, everybody has a story and this is yours.
If this vlog helps one person get sober and find there passion in life then you've done your job. For me... you do this everyday for me. You keep going when I'm down, make me smile when life makes me frown. You kept me dreaming to get past my knee injury and get back on my board when the pain is bad. And I thank you for that!
For the Dream!
Always NNFTW!
@@unkletonyahearns179 thanks Uncle Tony... for the Dream brother... For the Dream!
No joke, best video yet, hands down. Thanks Ben 🙏🏼
Kudos mate! You have no doubt figured that sobriety is a more intense a buzz than whatever can be obtained from a bottle or whatever chosen poison. Wish I had quit decades ago rather than the four years I've been sober. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks bro. You're an inspiration. I've been struggling for years with my addiction and this video has gave me a new look at myself. Thanks brother 👍. Keep on keeping it real.
Best video you’ve ever done! I moved to Jacksonville Florida 5years ago for the dream. It changed my life as well, as I learned to surf at 40. I never thought that this would not be a possible thing for me as Ky is all I knew. Keep living the dream brother!
Well done Ben, well done! Being from Jacksonville, I love Florida. I've had many great memories surfing here in my younger years... The Poles, Jax Pier, 16th St, etc.... Again, well put together. You most def deserve #SurfersVloggeroftheYear
I can safely say Ben helped me stop smoking. Let’s go Ben ur the bomb
Oct 31st 2002 is when I saw the light. Surfing has been instrumental in my life. Who would have thought that riding waves could bring so much...passion, friendships, travel, health, stoke, love, vitality and NUB nation!!
Thanks for all you do Ben!
I was 10 weeks clean and sober yesterday and I’ve been back into surfing since my then, watching job and you and for the first few vlogs had no idea you were in recovery. I just thought, “ that guy has something I want” and now I know why. You are dead right about living and nurturing ALL of life cause when you have been as low as us it’s so scary to think I could be that sad and lonely again. It was a psychic change that I need ed before drugs and drink so I definitely needed one after they had gone. Keep doing what your doing Ben people are on this journey with you brother! Peace
Dabomba Stealth congrats to you !!! Enjoy it
Amazing video ben, like andy said “im always a better person when i get out of the water” Long live AI and keep livin the dream ben
This was a awesome video.
Congratulations on more yrs to come and more waves 🤙🤙🤙👊
Hey Ben! I recently picked up surfing after moving to California for sober living. I’d just lost everything and didn’t even know if I wanted to be sober. Picking up my board was mostly a irresponsible bad financial decision but it was something I had to do after months of battling it out getting destroyed I finally got up and the hook was set. I’ve since gotten incredibly serious about surfing but even more serious about my sobriety. I feel the same way about California as you do about Florida. This place and surfing saved. From here it’s just good health and clean living from this point out. Thank you for what you do and always pointing out that it’s supposed to be fun.
Dude this is epic! Thanks for sharing the dream and keeping my stoke alive. Happy thanksgiving
Beautiful bro.. another awesome video especially on a day we can be thankful for. Loved every moment. I can now look forward and enjoy my day during the superbowl to hit my first session in the surf. I can't wait. Thank you🤙🤙
Feeling this one Gravy.. having struggled w addiction my whole life this video really gave me some perspective. And has inspired me to get back in the water ASAP!! For the dream Ben! Thank you bro!🤙🏼
Inspirational video Ben Gravy 👍 Although imma west coast Floridian where the waves are few & far between this definitely hit home for me as i'm a thaloassophile/merman inside & out.. Manasota Key will always hold a special place in my heart.
I like this video so much I had to go back and watch it again, this was posted on my birthday and got me thinking back to the old days.I'm born and raised in Florida grew up surfing mostly at Cocoa Beach and New Smyrna Beach and remember surfing with Kelly and his brother when they were teens in local competitions. Thanks for making such an awesome video about Florida and how it helped you!
Epic!! Happy Birthday to you!!!
Good stuff Ben. Proud of you. Addiction is gnarly, glad we still have you. Much love from the whole Cameron tribe.
Crazy to look back and think how I watched you transform through all of these vlogs. Seeing the challenges you've overcome and the positive mindset you carry is a true inspiration to me and so many others. Keep killing it BG, I'll see you at the next slammo sesh in the pearl! FTD!!
Ben thank you so much for this video. Incredible job. You are honestly such an inspiration to chase the things that really matter in life. Stoked to see what the future has in store! Keep killing it
Hats off to you bro! I grew up in FL myself and have also fought similar battles, since I subscribed a couple years ago you have always been an inspiration. Keep up the good work big dawg
Thanks for lovin’ on our Florida! ❤️ Keep on keepin’ on Ben!
"When you hear the name Florida, what do you think of?"
"Florida man breaks into jail to visit friends"
Florida man: world's worst superhero
What Florida means to me is the old saying come to Florida on vacation and leave on probation
you must live in Vero or Sebastian
Mike Sansone I live in vero I can approve this and crack heads
@@bassking3750i was born and raised here... im just glad FLAKA is gone!
Great vlog Ben.......What more can i say.Thank u and enjoy your dream....keep on loving it and stay STOCKED.📽
Happy birthday, Ben! Keep the Aloha alive and always be grateful. You’re on the right path in life.
It's been awesome watching you grow and progress. The way that your style has become more fluid as your smile and joy has grown and become more and more inspired by your soul's growth with every in this dream diary. Don't ever stop charging your dreams bruh. The man that follows the crowd gets no further than the crowd, the man that walks alone finds himself places no other has been. Dream big. Shaka.
For The Dream,
Phill
Congrats Ben! You are a true inspiration to so many people! Stay true to yourself and enjoy the ride!
Who is at such a low point in their life that they would thumbs down this video? There's no need to try be so negative with someone trying to share their stoke, cheer up.
Thanks Ben for reminding everyone to make the most out of life.
I resonate with everything in this video. I got sober 5 years ago, and my life has been better ever since.....even the bad days. Surfing is a huge help. Been watching your videos for years, thanks for your channel brotha!
Such an inspiring video, Ben. As a New Yorker who spent tons of time growing up and surfing on the Florida coast during family trips, I can absolutely relate. Keep it up!
powerful and positive message brother gravy !! Happy Thanksgiving
Much love and respect, Ben. A beautiful way to change your life and inspire many others!
yeah ben!! mate ive been watching your vlog the last year or so, what impresses me so much about you is your passion for the everyday life.... Its help shift my attitude towards the positive for sure! come surf the gold coast australia this australian summer! keep smiling and surfing mate
Yeah, happy Thanksgiving to the NUB! And uhhh, Happy straight edge Birthday Ben! Documentary style is bangin.
you are the man BEN!! i hope only the best for the future for you!
You’re a legend and such an inspiration brother! Thank you for living the dream and making others lives better! 2020 is going to be huge and I can’t wait to see what you have in-store. Keep shredding and living the dream 🙏🏻🤙🏻! #NUBNATION
All of us who call our selves surfers have so so much to be thankful for. The surfing lifestyle is such a powerful force and you are proof of how it can change and enhance ones life!!!
Highly motivating! Thank you for sharing your story. And thank you for showing kindness and always a smile. Good Dude!
Hits close to home I am a former. I know I'm still an addict I just don't act on it. but I was addicted for about four and a half years to prescription painkillers.Keep up the good work and thanks for the Stoke Ben!!!
For the dream!!!!!!!!!!
So rad my dude! Keep staying awesome 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾 Mahalos
This was my favorite of all your videos! Great aloha spirit 🤙🏻. Thanks for spreading good vibes to all. Congrats for all the success.
Ben.....your a great inspiration for all ages.Your testimony is awesome and all these younger groms will hopefully learn from your experience and follow clean wholesome living.Happy Thanksgiving to you and Jordan and all your family and friends.
Keep livin the dream bro
Thanks so much!!
Mr Gravy , your stoke and message is what humans need more of , congrats and thank you for inspiring us all , just hit 10 years sober this year and it’s such a great way to live ! For the dream
It is so prevalent today. It is one of the reasons I gravitated towards your channel. Keep it up brada, your positive message definitely helps more then you realize 🌞.
I love these new documentary’s for the dream!!!
So happy for you, Ben!! Keep living your passion ❤️🌊
This is an awesome and inspiring video keep up the great work Ben!
Finding the stoke in not something so spectacular...powerful quote. Not everything has to be epic in order to be happy. Great mini doc 👍🏼
Good on ya, BG!
And,, thanks for the entertainment, the stoke, the smiles and all the positive vibes I experience from riding shotgun (viewing your VLOG)!
this is really weird but when i surf alone i picture ben and the crew on the beach watching me so when i surf i push my self. I snap way harder and just do everything ten times better ahha
You're right...that is weird
Weird but wholesome
Nothing wrong with that
This is so wonderful Ben! Thanks so much for sharing, so inspiring! Happy Thanksgiving! Much love🍍🤙🏻🌊
Love your vids, proud of you for keeping up with your sobriety, happy T day!!!
Thank you for sharing your honest story. It is great to see how humble you are. Great how you put family first but seem to remember yourself
Happy Thanksgiving Ben! I’m thankful for all you do to make life more fun for so many.
🤙 clean and sober crew checking in 🤙
Keep up the great work Ben
Whenever I’m not feeling it I know Ben would get out there and tear it up so I send it
Thank you for being so honest. May you have a happy and healthy life
I knew there was something I liked about you! 20 years sober and I still love to surf. Keep on keeping on.
Your an inspiration Ben. Your vlog keeps me grounded like nothing else and has me excited to raise my 3 boys 6, 5 and 1 on the ocean chasing their own dream as card carrying members of the nub nation. Hopefully you still remember my offer of my caravan when you finally make it here to Australia as well
Happy Thanksgiving brother. Thank you for the inspiration to show us anything can be overcame with dedication and passion. 🤙🏼
Great video, amazing messages. Life is like a barrel, you have to go deeper within to get the ultimate ride 🤙🏾🦄
Happy Birthday Ben Gravy and Happy Sober Thanksgiving!!!🏄🏻♂️🌊🍍😎🤙🦃👏✌
:) thank you Kirsten!
As a fellow East coast surfing addict, I have also found happiness from surfing, I used to be depressed and a dickhead to everybody but surfing has made me change in such a positive way even outside of the ocean, I stay happy even when the waves are flat, because I know a swell will eventually come, there is something about reaching that flow state while surfing that can’t even be replicated with drugs, love you Ben
Florida dreams! Happy birthday and nice vlog dawg! That thumbnail tho!
Happy Thanksgiving Ben! How lucky you are to have figured all of this out early enough in life to give you lots of time to share the dream. Thanks for sharing all of it! (72 in N. San Diego county & re discovering the dream still!)
Keeping the stoke no matter what! Happy Birthday Ben Gravy and Happy Thanksgiving!!
man i started watching your channel right as u went through rehab on ur knee, I was in a dark place also struggling with mental health and university at the same time ! ur videos and stoke level made me feel better. Then I saw ur brother hobs channel and started watching him too ! so good to see you are happy. I lost my dad this summer and hope better days are coming ! spend as much time with Sasquatch n ur mom as possible even tho its hard, clips of you guys pissing Sasquatch off is literally the best shit aha
You the man Ben!! I picked up surfing again because of you and I watch one of your videos before every sesh
Ben you have really helped me battle my addiction with you positivity and videos I am now sober and as soon as I have the chance I’m going to get a board and start surfing thank you from the bottom of my heart keep loving the dream and happy thanks giving your the man
Staying solid?
BenGravy what a story... u have touched so many lives you have a heart as big as texas my friend thank you for sharing your life with all of us i see big big things coming your way my friend thank u
Awesome video man! Loved it
I loved hearing your story in depth and I totally agree with you about Florida’s mediocre surf. As a Floridian I have experienced first hand the long stretches of small waves, but when it gets good, you appreciate it so much more. Keep the dream alive! 🙌🤙🏼
Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 and Happy Birthday 🍰 Big Dog!
Love this Ben!!! Living the Dream
By far the best video you've ever done Ben. Inspirational story mate.....I beat a 17 year addiction to heroin and opiates, so I can relate. I'd like to see you share this testimony to a lot more people...not just the surfing community. This is a story that many people from all walks of life can relate to Ben...time you started on public speaking mate. God bless you mandingo!
Good for you, man...really enjoy watching, plus been fishing your surfing grounds since the late 70's and eatin Uncle Bill's Pancakes...cheers!
I love your vlog!!! I've been dry for over 25 years now and I believe the only way to really know yourself is to be without drugs or alcohol. I made me learn who i am good and bad and there's no excuse. When I got clean i never wanted to say i did something because of drugs or alcohol. If i make a decision it's because of me and my crazy mind! Keep being a great example that life is amazing!!! Come down to Destin, Fl for some great novelty waves especially during the hurricane season!
Happy Thanksgiving @Ben Gravy, been watching all your vlogs for a while now, thanks for sharing the stoke! Keep it up!
Thanks so much!!
Love these doc vlogs. Your rebound is epic and a inspiration to all. For the dream 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Awesome video dude! I’m living the Florida dream now and absolutely love this place.
Life is what you make of it! Thank you for choosing positively and inspiring others to do so as well.
My wife and I lost everything when the kilauea volcano eruption took our home in June 2018. I had a regimen of surf every morning at the break near my home, Pohoiki bay, which had a number of different breaks, was also covered when the lava entered the ocean. Then shortly after I had full shoulder replacement surgery, 40 plus years of paddling takes its toll. The past year has been a difficult one, but honestly your videos have been of great help for my mental wellness.
I'm finally at a point physically where I can paddle again, but I'm a little scared, it's still sore and about 70% strength.
Coincidentally, we are moving to Melbourne beach next year! Thank you for the great videos!
James Garrison
Living the dream! Happy Thanksgiving! Making the best of what life offers!🌊🌟🌅🎉😁
Hell yeh man, definitely can relate, coming up on 3 years of sobriety myself, thanks for being an inspiration to all of us!
I needed to see this today. Thanks bro. 🙏