Every adventure requires a first step.

I always think that I like adventures more than I actually do.  In fact the idea of an adventure gives me a little bit of anxiety because I'm very type A and like to have all the facts before jumping into anything I do.  So really I'm not an adventurous person at all, although I'm getting better at it.

I do like the outcome of adventures, the stories, the experiences, etc.  My problem is that I'm such a planner!  I like planning things out and knowing how things will turn out in the end so I can be prepared.  But planning something out kind of takes away from it being an adventure.  And let's be honest, no matter how much you plan, there will always be something that doesn't go exactly how you thought it would.  

And on top of that, the more you try to plan an adventure, the more you come across potential problems that could keep you from having the adventure!  So the more you try to avoid these issues, the less and less exciting the adventure becomes making it less likely to ever happen!  If you spend too much time planning, you'll never take the first step.

This year I've had quite a few adventures and next year I know there will be a lot more.  I can honestly say that I've pushed myself to do more this year than I ever thought I'd be capable of doing.  Don't get me wrong, I attribute that to some really great people that helped me and I'm grateful for them.  And I know next year I will be able to do even more, we will be able to do even more!  I like that I'm learning to let go of plans and just let things around me and people around me fall into place.  Unfortunately they don't always fall where I'd like them to and I guess not everyone is going to be willing to come along with me for every adventure I'll take.  Does that mean I'm supposed to give up these adventures?  Nope!  Not all of my adventures will be the same as everyone else's. 

But why should I worry when I'm never the one in control anyway?  I need to be more willing to follow my heart and grab opportunities when they come my way instead of worrying about what could go wrong.  I mean, when God provides, who am I to question it?  Because what could go wrong could go completely right!  An how exciting is that?!  So I'm taking first steps...a lot of them!  And I hope for your sake that you do too...  :)