We share life skills, knowledge, experiences, meals together… life.

To share begins with a mindset. Do we believe our world is one of scarcity or that of abundance? The way we answer that question helps to determine our willingness to share with our neighbor.

As skateboarders, we fail hundreds (sometimes thousands) of times before we land a trick.

If we can keep pushing on a skateboard - let’s keep pushing in the rest of life: mind, body and spirit.

Life can be stressful.

Many of us find peace by grounding ourselves in a mindset of thankfulness, gratitude and appreciation.

At SOLID, we believe that some values can be life-giving while others can be harmful. More importantly, we push ourselves to take action, because, what good are those beliefs and ideas unless we do something?

SOLID’S S.K.A.T.E.R. Code is like seeds, which, when rooted and thriving, represent the belief in, and embodiment of these ideas.

Likewise, in this example, fruit and flowers are the result of actions taken. Increased action makes a difference in our world!

You got this! We believe in you.

As skateboarders we naturally cheer one another on - encouraging our fellow skaters to keep trying until we get it.

We share those positive words of encouragement beyond the skatepark - when at school, at work, learning, improving ourselves and serving others.

We can actually make a difference in the world and make it a better place!

And we do!

Respect is a two-way street. We offer respect to others even before we feel that we have earned their respect.

In Dr. Randy Woodley’s book of daily meditations, Becoming Rooted, he says, “Respect especially applies to those who are different than me. We sometimes spend too much time fearing difference. Yet respect gives me the courage to approach those different from me and to understand their thoughts, ways and concerns. What I fear in others, they may fear in me.” (p. 157)