“Life is an adventure to be explored and excavated for its endless unexpected surprises and treasures.”

A thought by Erwin Raphael McManus (2003-09-04) from his book, Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul

(Kindle Locations 1844-1845). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition.

How do you view each morning, with dread or excitement? Your view goes a long way in your enjoyment of the day and your view is a choice. I know I harp on this a lot but I know it makes a difference and I believe it may be what you need today.

I love looking at each day as an adventure. I have never lived this day. It is an unknown. There are things to be done and things to be seen that I have never done or never seen before. There are new stories to hear and to learn. Have you found how interesting people are if you just stop and listen to their story? Now I know my story. That is not an adventure. Hearing your story for the first time is. People are very interesting.

I tried a new coffee shop in our neighborhood yesterday. I’m going to take Margaret to it tomorrow. We tried a new food for us last night, we liked it. We’ll do it again.

I am 65+. That means my life isn’t over. I have so much more to explore. But so many people just do the same thing, day in and day out and they wonder why their life is boring, why they are so emotionally tired all the time. I live by the principle that a rut is a grave with the ends knocked out and I’m not going to live in a rut. There is so much to see, to experience and to do.

Now sitting down and writing this blog is an adventure. I start each time with no idea what I’m going to say but I don’t let that stop me. You see, life is an adventure with risks and unknowns but that is what makes it exciting.

Well, Margaret and I aren’t sure what we are going to do tonight or tomorrow but there will be some adventure in it. I love my life.

So what adventure do you have planned for this weekend?

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