Minimalism definitely plays in, but it's not about just stuff. I recently read a report that stated that people that spend money on experiences versus things are happier.
I realized that living for what we can afford and accumulate isn't cherishing the gifts our lives are. God gave us lives to love Him, to serve, to not be in our own box.
I have a tough time finding adventure. It's a bit expensive at times to be adventurous. Places we want to see are farther than we can afford. We don't get to do much, choosing to live vicariously through television shows or movies.
I want more, and I knew my health, both physical, spiritual, and mental needed more. So, as often as possible, I began walking every morning. I try to get in a couple walks per day. My goal is the recommended 10,000 steps per day. Most of the time I hit that and keep going.
While walking I pray. I think in the quietest walking places I can find. I take photos (like all those shared in this post). Occasionally one of my daughters joins me on my walk, though they don't like my early rise time.
It all began with the twelve mile hike two weeks ago on my anniversary. A switch was flipped and I began to love walking outside again.
I also like going places, doing things. It's so delightful to travel, even to local areas, and explore. My family and I are determined to do more adventures. We have gone to just a few places, but our perspective has changed about living.
Mine has changed a lot. While the fear that I had cancer has faded, the determination to live a little more fully, with less stress and negativity, with more Jesus and outside and family... That hasn't changed.
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