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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