When we wake up in the morning we have no clue what the day will bring us. My preferential option is to view each day with optimism, convinced good things are coming my way. I view my day as one filled with surprises waiting for me to unwrap. I’ve found, in my experience, I usually find what I’m looking for. Why not look for the good? Why not look for opportunities? Why not look for adventures? They’re all there waiting for me. You don’t want to miss one of the wonderful surprises coming your way. Sometimes they sneak up on us. They have a propensity for being quiet. If we’re not alert they will scoot right on by. Snag them before they get away. You know it’s going to be a great day.
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Are You Ready for an Adventure?
Looking forward to what will be. Looking forward to possibilities. Looking forward to yet unknown adventures. No time to sit still. No time to dwell on what was. No time to waste on anger, resentment or regrets. There’s too much to do. Too many adventures awaiting. Slip away from the chaos and let your minds wander as you walk in the land of possibilities. The flight leaves as soon as you board.
Do You Like Surprises?
Do you like surprises? I do when they are pleasant surprises. Not so much when the surprise puts me into a sudden tailspin. Many of the success oriented self help books encourage us to set goals and pursue them. They don’t talk too much about chasing a goal only to find out your airplane decided to land at an alternate destination. One you hadn’t expected. One for which you feel totally unprepared. That’s more or less been my life. I’m heading in one direction, then my plane takes me to a new destination. I know folks whose plane always takes them to the destination they were seeking. Sometimes I’m a bit envious until I reflect on my adventures and what they taught me. I agree with E. M. Forster who wrote, “We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
Something to Think About
I like to hang out with people who are still dreaming. It doesn’t matter their age. What matters is the size of their dreams and their passion to keep chasing their dreams. These folks haven’t pulled the shades, pulled covers over their head, or think about dying. They think about living. They think about the adventures ahead of them. If they realize they can’t catch their dream, that’s no problem. They take a momentary break, grab hold of another dream and set out again.
