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Mike Mulkey, Author
Mike Mulkey, Author
Mike Mulkey is a surfer, author, and life coach who writes about finding the perfect wave in heaven. His first book, Surfing in Heaven, is a true story about Mike’s journey to find hope amidst the daily battles we all face at work and beyond. Mike is now living out his dream of working part-time at Trader Joe’s and writing about hanging ten toes over the nose in heaven!
Surfing in Heaven
Surfing in Heaven. An outrageous thought… Or is it?
Surfing in Heaven chronicles a significant portion of Mike’s life as a surfer in California, spanning from the 1960s to late 2024. The story unfolds through eight distinct “waves,” each capturing a key theme that brought Mike closer to the dream of riding perfect waves in Heaven.
Recent Blog Articles
Surfing in Heaven (Part I)
“Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here.” Colossians 3:2 (TLB) Surfing in Heaven. Outrageous thought! Or not…? Call it Marathon Faith, but I believe my place in heaven will include surfing. Jesus says that He is...
The Spirit of Char
" Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy." Frank Sinatra I miss my mom! I had no idea of the void I would feel once mom passed. I relish the thought of our reunion in heaven. It will be a wondrous time. There are so many things I want to...
STOP and Smell The Roses
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." Jon Kabat-Zinn Regarding the theme of “A Lotta Shit …”, my thoughts go well beyond just the physical ailments from running. Emotional stress can be equally taxing or more. The stress of living in today’s world is...
“A Lotta Shit …”
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter” Mark Twain Like the marathon, life can have its challenges as you enter the second half. A good comparison is my 1970s vintage Infinity surfboard. It now requires extra resin and fiberglass...
Marathon Faith
“Be faithful, and leave the results to God.” Amish Proverb In between surf sessions, I love to run. The physical joy and mental relief running has provided me over the years is immeasurable. Going out on a run provides the perfect sanctuary. My Silicon Valley career...