Today I skyped The British School of Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica to speak with some school children about adventure. My old friend, Ashraf Dean, asked that I spend 30 minutes speaking with the kids and answering some questions they prepared for the call.
The kids were wonderful. Curious and excited, their energy reinforced the impact that this journey will have once we finalize the education component of our Trans-Atlantic adventure. These kids learned how to write probing questions that discourage one word answers. These kids learned how to conduct background research another person prior to meeting them. These kids learned that the world is small. These kids learned about desalination, communication, navigation, nutrition. Most of all these kids learned about adventure. These kids learned that they too could be adventurers.
Adventure is not a goal. Adventure an attitude in the face of challenge. Right now my wife is dealing with some serious health issues, but there is a difference between being sick and living sick. My wife and I are treating her illness an adventure. The outcome is unknown, certainly. We are undergoing big changes in our lifestyle, yes. Frustration and tears abound. Really, all we can do is focus on what we can control in the present and work hard to make the best of the circumstance. We are taking the attitude of adventure by embracing change, embracing challenge and embracing the unpredictable.
Yours in adventure.
Adam
