Eye to Wonder

I love planning ahead and having fun things to look forward to. However there is something special about things that happen spontaneously. For me it’s easier to remember or pay attention to unexpected annoyances or hardships that come without warning, but it’s also true that sometimes there is a lot of good that comes into life unexpectedly. The enjoyment you get from these moments is special because it surprises you! For me this feeling holds whether the surprising event or item is big or small. A few recent unplanned good things: * Going to the beach on Veteran’s Day. We had to scrap our camping trip because my daughter was sick, but fortunately she bounced back quickly. We ended up having a day off with no plans and got to enjoy a morning at the beach. It was a little cold, but I love going to the beach in the fall. It’s way less crowded than in the summer months, and it’s an immense privilege to get to live so close to the beach that you can visit all year long. The kids are ...