Looking up, down and all around

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Commentary by Sally Bassett

Have you ever driven from point A to point B without remembering how you got there? Our “monkey minds” are constantly moving and yet we don’t take the time to truly enjoy the moments.

Recently I participated in three Indiana adventures and felt so alive as I was totally present in all the wonders of what I was experiencing.

Indianapolis is blessed to have the Cultural Trail right in the heart of downtown. On a beautiful blue sky day my girlfriend and I rode the trail starting near Fountain Square. We passed all the museums and zoo, rode along the canal, stopped and shopped on Mass Avenue, and ended up at a sidewalk café for a glass of wine. All the while I was in awe of our beautiful city and looking up at the beautiful skyline.

A kayak excursion down Sugar Creek going through both Turkey Run and Shades Park was spectacular. I was constantly looking all around as we approached rapids, viewed limestone walls, and saw birds flying almost like they were skimming the

The looking “down” adventure was doing a two-hour Go Ape obstacle course including zip lining in Eagle Creek Park. You are approximately two stories high as you cross beams, swing into nets and zip from platforms to the ground to do a different course.  It is one of the best adventures without leaving the country.  It was my fourth time in the last year.

Often when I am doing some type of activity my mind drifts to thinking about work or what I will be doing later.  On these adventures, I was totally present and mindful of what I was doing and not worrying about the time. It’s like being a child again when you give yourself permission to just be present.

Pick an adventure, any adventure, and bring your inner child out. Be mindful and look up, down and all around. Life is pretty incredible when you are present. Give yourself that gift this summer.


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