What Exactly is Wonder?

The Oxford Dictionary defines wonder as "a feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience something beautiful, unusual, or unexpected." Reflect on a moment when you felt wonder. What were you engaged in? How did that experience make you feel? Did you seek out that wonder, or did it arrive spontaneously?

The secret to enhancing your life lies in shifting from a passive existence to an active one.

How to Actively Pursue Wonder

To seek wonder, one must take action. This means intentionally crafting and choosing the life you desire. The era of passively waiting for life to unfold is over. Whether it’s advancing your career, starting a new venture, taking a much-needed sabbatical, or pursuing your dreams, the key is to change how you engage with the world around you.

To actively seek wonder involves interacting with your environment in a mindful way. It means opting for deliberate actions rather than mere movement. Recognize the marvels that surround you. Instead of just fantasizing about an adventure, take the initiative to arrange your time off, book your flight, and immerse yourself in the experiences that come from making conscious choices.

Merely going through the motions can lead to stagnation, boredom, and mediocrity. In contrast, living with intention, choosing action, and seeking wonder will pave the way to a life brimming with happiness, fulfillment, and joy.

Choose action. Seek wonder.

Keep thriving.

Cheers,

Noah Cracknell

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