Getting Back the Wonder

Do you remember what it was like to be amazed by something.  Maybe it was a long time ago.  Maybe it was recent.  I’m a pretty steady guy, I don’t get excited easily, sometimes this is good, sometimes I feel like it’s bad, because I don’t get a huge sense of wonder.  But every now and then there are things that come along.

I think it’s vital to not lose our sense of wonder. I saw a video of a little boy truly amazed at automatic doors.  In it a child reacts to sliding doors and you can see that look in his eyes, that first sense of wonder when you see something that blows your mind.

That wonder that we find is usually a spark of something that truly means something to us deep down.  It should be nurtured, not shunned.  Our sense of wonder can fuel our dreams, can motivate us towards goals, and to be a better person.

So the next time you find yourself awestruck at something, stop and think about what it is that truly captures your attention, and ask if you should be doing more about that.  Maybe that spark needs a little fuel to ignite into a life quest, into a brand new adventure that you hadn’t considered before.

Bring back the wonder.