September 2011 essay

Think back for a second. When we were young everything was new to us. Each day with unexpected events that were going to unfold. I remember being fascinated by even the smallest of things. Every detail of the event of the moment.
Sometimes however, life can seem monotonous. Go to work, eat, sleep, do what your use to, see the same people, blah blah blah. When we were little everything and everyday was exciting, different and new (unless they showed reruns of Saturday morning cartoons, then there was a little monotony but still exciting, again). My Goal is to have a child’s mindset. Sounds rather funny but by looking at each day as a new, exciting adventure, boredom and “getting into a funk” is impossible. Don’t get me wrong I love some of the routine things I do. Routine however does not lead to change and if there is no change, nothing changes. There is no room to grow, expand, and learn if you don’t get outside your comfort zone. I hate yet love that comfort zone. It’s good at times but it takes reminders (at least for me) to get out of it. When I was little I had one goal, to have fun every day, no matter what. Even now the goal is the same. Guess I’m just a big kid. I think it’s important to take each day this way. Right now, writing this is my fun for the moment that I’m writing it. Big geek what can I say. Play every day. It doesn’t always have to be what your use to. We are all use to walking the way we walk. Step outside your comfort zone and walk differently on occasions. Never change who you are, but remember to always experiment. Do your very best at whatever the change of play is and the effort you put forth is a reward in itself. Immerse yourself and get involved in the activity. View the change as a chance to grow. Find fun in the moment. Now that’s a good motto to live by.

Focusing on the details
-Barton-