The ABC's Of A Great Life: "D" Is For Discovery

The pure and unadulterated joy of discovery is one that is rarely recreated through any other means, natural or otherwise. The thrill of learning something new, of seeing something great and wonderful for the first time or of finding out something amazing about yourself or another that you never knew before is one of the hallmarks of a joyous human existence and its presence or absence in our lives often forms the very tenor and depth of those lives.

For most people, few things are more soul-withering than the thought of a life of boredom, sameness and flat consistency. Yet many of us do not take the time to actively engage in quests of discovery, be they small side-trips or epic undertakings. But how very simple it is to spend a few hours wandering through a second-hand bookstore or taking in the carnival of people and offerings at the local flea market. A night spent gazing at the stars can reveal more heretofore unseen sights than a week in downtown New York, for those who rarely make the effort. And even those things which are old hat to us can bathe us in the glow of a loved one's spirit burning brighter as they uncover for themselves that "something great and wonderful", which we have brought out from our own book of memories to share around.

So how are you engaging in the ongoing pursuit of discovery and enrichment of the soul? What subjects or areas interest you most? Which facets do you find intriguing, inspiring and compelling in your life? Take some time every day to spend in the pure joy of discovery and wanton enlightenment. You will find, in the end, that the show is definitely worth the price of admission!

EzineArticles Expert Author Soni Pitts

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Soni Pitts is the Chief Visionary Butt-Kicker of SoniPitts.Com. She specializes in helping others reclaim "soul proprietorship" in their lives and to begin living the life their Creator always intended for them.

She is the author of the free e-book "50 Ways To Reach Your Goals" and over 100 self-help and inspirational articles, as well as other products and resources designed to facilitate this process of personal growth and spiritual development.