Today, I got lost. Really lost. It’s true. I walked into the city to make a return at a store and after I decided to walk around the other shops downtown. Well, one turn turned into twenty others with no rhyme or reason. I thought I knew where I was going. However, after an hour walking the city streets in this fashion, in addition to walking in and out of all the fancy stores, I stopped and realized I truly had no idea where I was. Nor did I know how long I had been walking with zero sense of direction. And you know what? I loved it. Even though I was completely and utterly lost, I reveled in the fact that today could not be more perfect and was just what I needed.
You see the sun? It was shining so brilliantly today that I even dusted off the old sunglasses and shielded these baby blues. It was 13°C (That’s 57°F for the folks back in the states) and so deliciously warm! I was wearing a light jacket and wanted to take it off…but I decided against it and realized it rather felt good to be “too warm” verses the normal- “too cold”. There was distant music seemingly serenading my wandering adventure too. Perfection!
It felt like a summer day, and I think everyone else agreed.
As you might have already guessed, I did find my way back home. I just whipped out google maps on my iphone and was able to figure out exactly where I was and how I need to retrace my steps within seconds…isn’t technology awesome?!
SO, when was the last time you ventured off and “got lost”? I am not going to sit here and encourage you to get completely lost, like “can’t find a way to get back home” lost. That wouldn’t be beneficial or right of me, and I would never hope that! I DO, however, encourage you to at least get outside today. Explore. Wander somewhere new. Do something differently. Even if you know your home and city like the back of your hand, I’m sure there are still places, busy side streets, back roads, dirt trails, or neighborhoods that you have yet to wander down. Take a walk. Go alone, invite a friend or bring along your cute pup. Bring your Bible or favorite book with you, pray, or journal! It doesn’t matter much how or where you choose to go, but friends, just GO. And really, what do you have to lose?
Now, if you are thinking you would lose precious time (as I would have thought a few months ago). I hope that your mindset is changed, even if it is just once, as you realize that it could be the best use of your time! Why not take a walk and think about. See what I did there?
If you do venture somewhere write me a comment below or send me a message about it! But maybe bring a long a smartphone or map just in case. ; )
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More exciting news…we now have internet at our place! SO glorious. It really is the simple things. I hope you enjoy your Tuesday friends. Make it count!
XO
The Simple Haven 