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Seeking and soaking in adventure
“If happiness is the goal — and it should be, then adventures should be a priority.”
- Richard Branson
When was the last time you went on an adventure? I’m not talking about cross-country road trips or hiking in the mountains (although they qualify). It could have been something as simple as a walk through a local forest preserve you have never visited or trying out a new restaurant you never knew existed. Adventures do not necessarily need to be elaborate or daring, but they typically provide some sense of intrigue and excitement. Not knowing what to expect should be baked in to the experience.
Adventure can be found everywhere. Sometimes it’s not even a matter of where you go, but who you are with or what you are doing. Adventures can also be a matter of perspective. Occasionally we may be obligated to do something we might not necessarily be looking forward to. I always say, “If anything, it will be an adventure!” Adventure, to me, means we may be forced to step a bit outside of our comfort zone. We do not have to dread doing new things or meeting new people. We can see it as an opportunity to switch and shake things up.
Who knows? Maybe that forest preserve or new restaurant end up becoming favorite spots to visit. We don’t know until we give it a shot. Part of the allure of seeking out new adventures can…
