“The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” -Dave Weinbaum
When was the last time you looked into a baby animal’s eyes? Can you remember the sweetness of that interaction or the simple joy of witnessing the curiosity behind those eyes? There’s something about looking into the eyes of a baby animal that brings me back to the basics. It’s pure, simple, and magical. I feel a similar clarity when I’m exposed to new experiences. New experiences seem to realign my priorities. New adventures free me from the confines of my old rhythms and open new paths to growth.
This was my first week at the ranch and it was full of new beginnings. We’ve had two baby goats and a lamb born just this week! Each morning I found myself excited to wake up and check in on the new baby animals. Every morning those little guys would wander around exploring every nook and cranny of their world. Watching them experience their world with such curiosity and courage set a great precedent for my days and prodded me to question why I ever stopped experiencing my world with such vigor.
It’s easy to find my new life here exciting- new adventures are being thrown at me daily. But what if your world is not in flux like mine? What if you’re sitting at your desk- the same desk you sit at day after day. If you’re living with a corporate job (or any consistent job for that matter) it’s likely that you are not afforded much diversity in your day to day life. How do you find that inspiration to truly experience your world?
If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself rushing through the daily grind. You may see the world you live in, but when was the last time you experienced it? There are new beginnings surrounding us every day and in the most familiar spaces, but do we experience them or do we hurriedly overlook them to get to the next thing? Maybe it’s time to take a breath. Maybe it’s time to look at the world through a new lens. The world is our playground, yet somewhere along the line you may have lost that playful spirit.
As you start your new work week I encourage you to explore. Try to see your world through fresh and curious eyes. It can be as simple as taking a new path from home to work each day, splashing in the rain, going to a new store to get groceries, starting a conversation with a stranger, learning a new skill, or trying a new food you’ve never had the guts to try! Try to see your day through the eyes of a curious baby goat and you’re sure to find something fresh and exciting to experience. If nothing else, you’re sure to smile just thinking about these goofy little creatures.
About the pictures below- Over the past week we’ve welcomed two baby goats, a baby sheep, a group of geese, and even a baby moose to the ranch!. I cannot explain how uplifting and joyful each encounter with these little guys has been .
