Discover through the eyes of a child. Entrepreneur Jeff Bezos says, "There'll always be serendipity involved in discovery." Children have a knack for this kind of thing. Perhaps it is their shorter stature that allows them to view the world from an entirely different angle than the rest of us. I remember a former student who immediately overturned a rock on a field trip exposing a hibernating snake. My own daughter stopped in her tracks at age three to smell a rose that was nose height. Children take such pleasure in the small, hidden treasures of life. If you get a chance, observe how a young child reacts with his world when not being rushed on to the next thing. Take a lesson from this wise being who literally takes in life and revels in its majesty. Choose to discover your world through these same eyes. Don't let something pass you by in your hurriedness. Accept the gift these young ones have to offer.
Challenge: Take the time to observe a young child as he or she reacts with nature. Take your own walk and observe three simple things. Jot down your observations in your Discovery Journal. If you feel inclined sketch what you have seen. Ask a question or reflect on a memory. Slow down your pace.
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