We know that adventure is good for the soul and spirit. Yet how often do we allow ourselves to participate in something out of the norm?
You may be a newbie in the sober world or a seasoned vet — either way, we can all use a respite from our daily life.
Whether you’re abstaining or still indulging in the drink — we’ve been through a tough couple of years with the pandemic. It’s still not over.
Now we’re witnessing pain, killing, and destruction of lives and country in Ukraine.
Abortion rights are threatened, certain books are being banned in elementary schools. What?
This suggestion for an adventure may be just what the doctor ordered.
Over 25 years ago, I took The Artist’s Way workshop based on the book of the same name by Julia Cameron.
One of the book/workshop requirements is to take what Ms. Cameron calls the Artist Date.
This is where we seize a few hours to take ourselves out alone.
This outing arouses our curiosity and creativity.
In my post of March 9, 2022, I went into detail about this date on AINYF entitled: Try This Simple and Creative Way To Support Your Sobriety.
I’m rereading and enjoying another of Julia Cameron’s work: The Sound of Paper.
She challenges us to take the Artist Date further and try a solo adventure. This is a lengthier and loftier date to spark creativity further.
Now, I’m recommending that you try a solo adventure.
What better way to take some much-needed time for yourself and step outside your everyday routine.
Interestingly, Ms. Cameron does not suggest this to support sobriety though she admits to being addicted to the drink and quit imbibing over 40 years ago.
We have succumbed to the couch, Netflix, needless munching, and perhaps whining and feeling sorry for ourselves during our plunge into alcoholism.
You’re over it now and happily and gratefully sober — time to celebrate. You certainly deserve to rejoice. It hasn’t been an easy go — has it?
I’m not ready to take an extended adventure — but a full day away from hubby, doggie, and home? — count me in.
A day at my favorite museum, lunch on the patio with views of interesting sculptures, a delicious meal, and an Arnold Palmer may not be your ideal outing, but it fills the bill for me.
Plus, a little present from the gift shop would be a treat, too.
Remember, people, we’ve been isolating for almost two years — one step at a time.
I haven’t visited this museum in at least three years. My next venture will be more daring.
As Cameron writes:
A longer and larger Artist Date, a real adventure, brings to the soul a sense of joy and well-being. Take pen in hand. Number from 1 to 10. Finish the following phrase as rapidly as possible:
1. A great adventure I’d love to have is________________________________.
2. A great adventure I’d love to have is________________________________.
3. A great adventure I’d love to have is________________________________.
And continue to ten diverse options for an adventure you have personally created.
She adds:
Scan your list. Select the adventure that sounds the most delectable to you. Devise one small step you can take toward having that adventure. Take that step.
I haven’t any suggestions for you as we are all as individual as our fingerprints. This adventure list is for you to design and complete.
It has long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things. — Leonardo da Vinci.
Have fun with this adventure — you have worked hard and deserve it.
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