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

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

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.