Monday, September 16, 2013

How to Live a Surprising Life

Anticipate the surprise that awaits each day.

Can we try to focus on life through the lens of surprise?

What can be discovered, awakened, or intensely satisfied by holding on to life?


  • Where are we going? 
  • What will we do when we get there?
  • Who will we encounter on our journey?

These are the kinds of questions children ask as they anticipate the future.

Can we stir a similar sense of wild wonder within us?

How can we interact with the beauty around us?

Some ways to enhance our connections to encourage life-filled, energetic moments are to:

  • Disbelieve.

Isolate yourself from the current emotions you have attached to the experience. Remove your preconceived notions about it.

  • Perceive. 

How can you view the situation differently?

  • Make Believe.

Get out of character. When all else fails, and you want a sure-fire boost of excitement, acting out of your element and normalcy will certainly give you another perspective to see life through.