The Space Between The Waves Podcast-Find Your Kokomo

Meanwhile, there’s this place called “Kokomo.” It became a popular destination after The Beach Boys released their 1989 hit of the same name. The song made it feel like a real spot somewhere down in the Florida Keys, and over the years, a few clever business folks tried to bring it to life. Truth is…Kokomo isn’t a real place.

But in another way…it absolutely is.

Kokomo is anywhere you go to get away from it all. It’s not a dot on a map, it’s a mindset. Kind of like the word “Tiki”…you hear it, and just like that, you’re transported somewhere warm, easy, and a little more relaxed than where you were a second ago.

I’ve seen people find their “Kokomo” in all kinds of places. A quiet stretch of beach at sunrise, a corner seat at a laid-back bar, a boat drifting with nowhere to be, or even just a few minutes of stillness in the middle of a busy day. It doesn’t have to be far…it just has to be real to you.

Because the truth is, we all need that escape from time to time. Life has a way of piling on, and before you know it, you’re running on empty. Burned out, worn down, and wondering where the fun went.

Taking care of yourself can feel like an extravagance. Sometimes even a little selfish. But over time, you start to realize it’s not that at all…it’s necessary. You can’t pour anything good into the world if you’ve got nothing left in the tank.

Remember, you can find your “Kokomo.” Even if it’s just for a little while. A moment to reset, recharge, and remind yourself what it feels like to breathe again.

Have a great day, see you on the radio.

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