A New Definition of Adventure

“Adventure” is a word that brings up different pictures for everyone.  What does it mean for you?  Do you see it as good or bad?  Scary or exciting?  Standing on the wings of a biplane or in an ambulance at the supermarket?

When I first googled “Adventure”, I was surprised at what I found for a definition: “an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity”.  At that moment, my mind was flooded with possibilities as to what could be considered an adventure.

Because of that new perspective, I didn’t simply see a man climbing Mt. Everest.  Now, I see myself looking back on difficult health issues that I have come through in triumph.  I realize how we have all been through adventures in this life and we should give ourselves credit for our achievements!

Wisdom Already Gained
Our adventures are not just struggles from the past or accomplishments that do not apply in the present.  They are events that have given us valuable wisdom for the future.  We have the option to forget what those adventures have taught us but we lose so much treasure that has already been discovered if we do.

Use the Past for a Better Future
You may be dreaming of what amazing feats you could do “someday” or looking at others with judgement who have survived the impossible.  However, it will help you much more to look back through your own life.  Look and see what “hazardous experiences or activities” you have overcome.  Give yourself credit for your achievement and see what you learned from that adventure that can equip you for tomorrow.

You are much more equipped for the future than you realize.  If you triumphed over a difficult time in life, you know what you needed in order to come out on top of that adventure.  What did you learn during that time and how can it be a benefit for your adventure today?