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A Rut Inspires Unexpected Adventures


Facebook has something that shows my memories from years ago. 

When my memories popped up from yesterday, I watched the videos of my nephew from years ago and reminisced about how time moves so quickly. Then I noticed something. I felt like I was in a rut. The year before and the year before and the year before...my days felt the same.

That motivated me to get up and go. Try something new. Get out of the house. It's spring break, so it's easy to let the day pass without getting out and that can make me sad. I left and tried a new store that I've been wanting to try. I drove around and sang at the top of my lungs. I laughed and enjoyed myself.

Get up. Get out. Get moving. I also walked a lot yesterday and that felt good too...even though it was chilly outside.

Here's to more days of adventure and trying new places and moving, moving, moving. Hope your day is filled with unexpected adventures and lots of joy!




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  1. I wish you more days when you can say, " I sang at the top of my lungs. I laughed and enjoyed myself." You seem to know what is best for you and take steps to make it happen.

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  2. My one little word this year is explore. I hope to live into it this week. Singing in the car is a wonderful way to get out of a rut.

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