Gratitude – Day 93 (Variety)

When you open your eyes to the possibilities around you, there is no shortage of variety. This certainly rings true with leisure activities. I tend to be a jack-of-all-fun, master of none. A couple of days ago, I was contemplating the different ways to enjoy the outdoors and the huge variety of activities. I was surprised by how many I have participated in and how many I would still like to try. Just a brief list off the top of my head yields a very large smattering of variety and activities.

Hiking, Backpacking, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming,Tubing, Fishing, Skydiving, Geocaching, Spelunking, Target Shooting, Archery, Skeet Shooting, Paintball, Orienteering, Camping, Star Gazing, Hunting, Snorkeling, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Skating, Snowshoeing, Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Road Hockey, Pond Hockey, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf, Birdwatching, Waterfall Seeking, Wildlife Photography, Scenic Photography, Air Soft, Scuba Diving, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Water Skiing, Bungee Jumping, and more.

That is a large list and that was thought of in a couple minutes. There are plenty of things I am missing. With the exception of the last six items, I have tried all of the items on the list. Some of them were a fleeting experience, whereas others have been enjoyed for years. It is the variety I truly appreciate. There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time engaged in a fun / exciting activity. I often shake my head when I hear people say there is nothing to do. This place where I live, <insert name here>, is boring and nothing fun ever happens. Really? Open your eyes and see the world anew. There is no shortage of ways to explore the world around you. Enjoy the variety. Try something you have not tried before.

I am thankful for the rich tapestry of experience I have had thus far. I was backpacking trip in the mountains just a couple of weeks ago and I have two canoe trips later on this summer. I am very thankful indeed. The world is an amazing place, and worthy of exploring.

I take it to be a principle rule of life, not to be too much addicted to any one thing. ~ Terence (195/185 BC-159 BC) Playwright of the Roman Republic.

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