Adventurous Ride
 'Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all' - Helen Keller 
When we were children, the whole world was ours. We blasted off in a 
space ship. We traveled in time. We built and conquered empires.
Our lives were filled with adventure. Swing sets became our flying 
machines. Slides transported us from safety to the unknowns of the 
wilderness below. The back yard was a jungle filled with wonderful 
plants and animals to explore.
Then it all came crashing down. We lost touch with our imaginations. We 
got stuck in reality. We no longer live with that once adventurous 
spirit.
What happened? Why did life go from a place of wonder to a place of routine and predictability? Can we bring it back again?
The problem is, life happens. We let the burden of our responsibilities 
take control of our lives. We stop using our imaginations. We stop 
exploring the world. We stop going on adventures.
The good news is, it’s not too late. We can live a life of adventure 
again. We just have to be intentional about it. After all, is a life 
without adventure, really worth living?
Luckily, we don’t have to go very far to live an adventurous life. 
Contrary to popular belief, an adventurous life isn’t just for people 
who backpack around the world. It isn’t just snorkeling in the Great 
Barrier Reef or going on a safari in the Serengeti (although those are 
definitely adventurous too).
To live an adventurous life, you just have to define it. It’s different 
for every person. While some people might enjoy climbing a mountain, you
 might enjoy exploring an abandoned building. While some people might 
enjoy exploring in the jungle, you might enjoy a hike on a trail.
Figure out what makes life adventurous for you, then go out and do it. 
It’s as simple as that. Just know, you don’t have to travel around the 
world to be adventurous. What activities light you up inside? What did 
you do for fun as a child? Go do those things again.
Stop waiting for life to happen to you. Make life happen for yourself. 
If Helen Keller can live a life of adventure, why can’t you?



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