“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure”.
While working at a camp years ago, I was asked to lead a Sunday Service, a loose interpretation similar to some religious service headlined with a fifteen minute “lesson”. My lesson was simple; to embrace the unknown. In every situation-- the familiar, the redundant, the most uncomfortable or most risky-- I encouraged hundreds of bright eyed and eager teenagers to embrace the unknown. Looking back, even with my obscure personal accountants, I question if my message was too difficult to follow. I also question if I even understand the message I so desperately backed. Though, over the years time has presented situations which I’ve been forced to find the answer. I understand now that embracing the unknown is to try and lead a life pursuing virtues which I consider righteous and worth pursuit.
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