Lessons From a Toddler

I'm loving being a grandparent and I've found hanging out with my grandson to be relaxing (most of the time) and a learning experience.  So far, this is what I've discovered.

1. Birds are fascinating and can be watched for a long time without being bored.
2. The feeling of a light wind on your face is good.  Stop and enjoy it.
3. If you're not making progress, move on to something else.
4. Water is fascinating, especially when you pour it on yourself.
5. Everyone is a potential friend if you smile and wave at them.
6. Eating dry Cheerios out of a cup while swinging on a porch swing is a good thing to do.
7. Throwing things feels good.
8. Grass feels good on your feet.
9. Hands on learning is fun.
10. Naps are important.

More lessons to come.

Gerald Trees
Musings And Observations Of An Adventurous Life Seeker

Unique

Why is it that some people say humans are unique individuals and yet are hell bent on insisting others be like them?

Times Square, New York City

People from all over the world visit Times Square and you'll observe many unique people, local and visitors, here.  Many are willing to stop and talk, if you have the courage to start a conversation.

Exploring who we are as an individual and wanting to know more about someone else, accepting them as a unique individual, is perhaps the greatest adventure one can take.  This adventure requires us to be open, vulnerable, trusting and being willing to set aside our preconceived ideas of the person we're getting to know.

Perhaps if more people took on this adventure, we'd be able to work together for a better and stronger society that seems to be eluding us today.

Gerald Trees
Musings And Observations Of An Adventurous Life Seeker

Adventure Close To Home

We often think that to have an adventure or do something exciting we must travel to a far away place and spend a lot of money.  Of course planning must take place too.  Time off work, travel arrangements, what should I bring...  The planning list can be an adventure in itself.

I'm here to tell you that adventure can be found close to where you live.

I'm sure some of you are already saying "I live in a boring place" or "I've done all there is to do" and you may be right, however I'll be bold enough to say "probably not".

I've lived in the town below where I took this photo for 26 years and didn't know this spot existed until yesterday.

Here are some ideas that may help.

1. Look up the tourist information on your area.  I've found more places to visit and things to do that I was unaware of by doing this.
2. Visit a local museum.  Even small communities have them and the exhibits are always changing and may even provide insight into where you live that you never knew about.
3. Go for a walk in a different area or neighbourhood.
4. Be a "tourist" in the town closest to yours.
5. Take a drive down a road you've never been down before.  You never know what you'll find until you go.
6. Do something you've never done before.

Another local gem that I didn't know about until a friend mentioned it.

Local adventure is fun and can be had every weekend.

Gerald Trees
Musings And Observations Of An Adventurous Life Seeker