Life is an Adventure, it’s not a Package Tour

Life is an adventure

“Life is an adventure, it’s not a package tour.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

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This quote from Eckhart Tolle always brings on a smile.

When we spend so much of our time planning and anticipating whatever obstacle might come up, it’s easy to miss the excitement of the unknown and the adventure of life.

Take a moment and consider “Am I approaching life with a Package Tour mindset or as an Adventure?”

When you look back on your vacations, do you recall how it was the unexpected that brought awe? Like turning a corner in the dark busy streets of Siena to see the Piazza del Campo opening up in front of you with an orchestra playing and people dancing! Or the moment we followed an impulse instead of the GPS and found ourselves on a dirt track heading towards the clouds. Suddenly a golden eagle flew up in front of the car with a 3 foot snake in its mouth. We didn’t have time to photograph it, but the moment is imprinted forever. Now that could never be planned for!

Looking back on life, aren’t the moments that take our breath away, the ones we couldn’t have planned for…

The times when we have met unexpected challenges and discovered inner strength and resourcefulness.

Or the moments of intimacy, when we let our guard down and let the love in, to be fully embraced and accepted for who we are.

Or moments of revelation and awe, when something that was once unknown becomes clear.

Life really is an adventure when we are ready to let go of control, and let things unfold.

22 responses to “Life is an Adventure, it’s not a Package Tour”

  1. Feels like a sentiment apropos of this full moon! 🙏🏻💜🌕 Definitely an inspiring call to turn off the over-planning, over-thinking part of my mind and relax and enjoy the ride! 🌞

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    1. Thank you Carrie 💐 May the ride today be a good one 🙏🏻

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  2. Life has been one big adventure for me Val … “never a dull moment” … although lately, life’s challenges are slowly catching me

    “I move with the leaves
    I shine with the chrome
    I’m almost alive
    I’m almost at home

    No one to follow
    And nothing to teach
    Except that the goal
    Falls short of the reach”

    Songwriters: Adam Cohen, Leonard Cohen.

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    1. Great share Ivor. Thank you 💐 I hope you feel better soon 😍

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      1. Nearly back to normal, thank you Val

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  3. Indeed dear lady, to just allow life in as it will. Great post 😀❤️🙏

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    1. Thank you dear Mark 💐🙏🏻💛

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  4. This is so true, Val. And also never having any expectations of how things should be, especially on a trip, makes everything so much better.

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    1. Thank you Michele. Wishing you bon voyages ahead 💐

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  5. que sera sera!

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    1. Thank you Doris D 🥰

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  6. Val, I had forgotten about your background and experience when I replied to your comment over on Learning from Dogs. Of course you know about meditation! Sorry about that.

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    1. Smiling … no apology needed 😍

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    1. Thank you LuAnne ❣️

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  7. Val,
    This is such a great message. It seems that letting go of control would be easy but it isn’t for me. The more I learn I have learned to let go the more joy I find in life.
    Keep sharing your wisdom.
    Ali

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    1. Thank you Ali. 🎈💐💛

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