Weekly Program: Do What You Want to: One Doctor's Advice

Dr. John Kitchin traded a lucrative career as a neurologist for the chance to pursue a lifelong passion: rollerblading. Every day Kitchin skates along San Diego’s Pacific Beach boardwalk practicing his unorthodox form of meditation. His unique style of skating has earned him the nickname "Slomo." Josh Izenberg's documentary by the same name takes a closer look at the man and his method.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.
 

"Time Out" to check if you feel that your life is balanced.  Some folks decide to rewrite their lives as Dr. Kitchin did to be certain there is an opportunity to wear a smile each day of living.  Rotary offers opportunities for finding your own smile as you help put smiles on others through service projects, mentoring, educating, improving health, etc.  Are you doing what you want to do?  Or are you waiting for the right time, the right amount of money, or the right group of people to join in your project or activity.  Chances are you will find opportunities in Rotary with people who have a "Can do" attitude and the means with district or larger grants to make dreams come true.  Rotarians traditionally recite the Four-Way Test in meetings, and many clubs add a fifth, "Is it FUN!!!?"  Enjoy life, and if life hands you lemons simply make some excellent lemonade and don't forget to share!