"Deeper Dive"



LowTide Morning - September 8, 2018
"Deeper Dive"
I recently shared a post about roughing it, which features camping and the natural wonders that are our reward when we set aside the comforts of home.
When I wrote "Roughing it," it didn't take long for the thought to bubble up that the desire for comfort blocks many rewarding experiences. When we cling to comfort, we miss extraordinary places in life — waterfalls, star-filled nights, brilliant sunrises.
Back in the day, I worked on the 22nd floor with a western exposure at 34 Peachtree Street in Atlanta. I spent long hours at the office and on many occasions was the last one out the door. My reward in addition to the paycheck: a spectacular 22-story view of the sun dipping below the horizon. There is nothing quite like it.
This morning in Newnan, I'm jolted into action much earlier than usual. The cat.... Getting up ultra early doesn't thrill me, but today my reward is a glimpse of a beautiful starry sky.
The deeper dive: natural wonders and beyond, the next time I face a choice between playing it safe versus taking the easy route, taking a chance on something outside my comfort zone, I'll consider the gain versus the loss. Coaches tote the adage, "No pain, no gain."
Featured in recent news reports is a young man who started a new job. His vehicle broke down the day before his first day on the job. No vehicle? No problem. He calculated how long it would take to walk to work and started trekking at midnight. It was an option. He was not defeated. He didn't take the easy way out. When his new boss discovered this young man's level of commitment, he decided to give him one of his personal vehicles. Both the young man and his boss serve as inspiration.
What natural wonder and beyond are you missing in life? How deep are you willing to dive?

~ LowTide explorer, Carolyn Fjeran
[LowTide is an eclectic collection of discoveries and reflective writings.]

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