Month: September 2026

It’s always amazing to me to come to the realization that you don’t know what you don’t know . . . until you know it. It seems to reveal itself once I come across an idea, principle or approach which informs me with powerful information I can use in my life.

That sounds so elementary and yes, just common sense, but it’s true. And the only way I’ve come across these gems of gold is by putting forth an effort and searching for them. Another words, it’s not very often that I stumble across such treasures when I’m on the couch watching TV or scrolling on my phone (Actually, there have been very educational rabbit holes I’ve explored due to some of the algorithms I’ve got tangled up in). However, it’s because I’ve sought them out. I’ve made a decision to learn, grow and evolve.

Sometimes, I can drive myself crazy as I scold myself for not knowing that particular information earlier in my life. Although there are only so many hours in the day, I long for having more knowledge in different aspects of my life. Not because I’m looking to be a “know it all,” but because I feel like it can be a cheat code at times. It’s then when I’m happy I put in the work.

The key is always in putting in the effort to search new horizons and explore untouched frontiers both physically and intellectually. Lord knows I could use it.

I’m not interested in merely scratching the outer-most layered surface of life experiences, although that warm bath can be so alluring.

Traveling down the popular worn path doesn’t satisfy my curiosity, however its’ resistance free nature and known destination is hard to deny.

Communicating with others about frivolous topics and meaningless gossip doesn’t nurture my soul nor stimulate my mind to learn new perspectives or concepts.

It’s the intentional high-dive head first into the deep pool of the unknown – the unrefined and raw experience that captivates my attention. The contemplation of risk. The stretching of all my skills that keeps me at wonder. “Can I?” “Would it be possible?” “Is there any way I could. . . ?” And “What if?”

It is these questions that enchant my imagination and test my physical and mental capacities. This, we do alone. A lonely journey. Find your people to help you. I definitely need mine.

Although I don’t understand and often question the forces that entice me: I feel compelled to live a life less ordinary.

Our life, our choice.

We can’t choose our parents, but we can pick the path to follow.

We can’t choose our countenance, but we can love ourselves.

We can’t choose our family, but we can lean into patience and empathy.

We can’t choose how others view us, but we can work on our character.

We can’t choose conditions out of our control, but we can certainly choose how we react to them.

We can’t choose our boss, but we show up early and stay late, while treating others with respect.

We can’t choose every situation in life, but we have the power to choose how we show up daily.