The Circular Path is a collection of photographs and poems written by Claudia Bailey, covering love, family, spirit, and the journey of life. Claudia began writing after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and has no idea if the two are related. She has a life-long love of gardening, and also enjoys photography, music and cooking. Surf by Claudia Bailey Happiness is not a steady state It will peak and then abate Like a surfer riding a wave To catch the curl you must be brave It will crest, then crash on the shore- You must paddle out to ride some more