Journaled: 4.24.08
Astounding beauty? An extended pathway? Curiosity drives my step. The body is tired, but the mind is alive! All is new that is before my eyes. Soon, the next corner in this pathway will reveal itself as the moment turns.
I stand in rural Guatemala. Our destination is Semuc Champey. It is known that this place is of extraordinary beauty, yet our eyes have yet to see it. We know not what is around the next corner. Will it be Semuc Chamey? Or will our path continue? It is the former that drives us. In these moments, we are explorers. We thirst for adventure. And it satisfies. This is the quench that fuels us. Without it, our bodies would surely convince us that they hold no further energy. Instead, we push forth!
Corner after corner – more pathway. The forested mountains hold no pity on us. Glistening with perspiration, we trek onwards. The beauty must be near! Our minds assure us of this. Softly, flowing water can be heard. It soon sounds as rushing water. A spat of fresh energy eases our muscles. We must be close. The sound of a river strengthens. For a moment, there is a small glimpse before us. The excitement builds. Physical fatigue is now an afterthought. A new discovery is to be made!
In our lives daily, we must realize that we are always turning “the next corner.” Life holds a large element of exploration. Thus, it is the explorer that lives life to the fullest. This is the man that sees adventure in each step of his journey. Though, his mobility does not confine him. True exploration occurs in what most men consider life’s monotony. It is the man that can live through such circumstance as an explorer that attains true excellence. Fatigue holds less resolve over him than ordinary man. His curiosity drives him. There is a vibrancy that emanates from him.
I return to Oklahoma with a renewed desire to explore each moment as a new moment. This rudimentary logic seems to typically evade me. If such a mindset holds, I will surely maintain a heightened level of energy. This is the same curious energy that ignites your sense of adventure.
Are you living the life of an explorer in your daily life? I urge you to! Discover the nuances and intricacies of your day. Develop an unparallel curiosity about life and its many facets. Look for understanding and knowledge throughout life. Monotony of all sorts will soon fade. Life will begin to radiate!
