Living Simple: Question 2

   

Today's question in our new series is this:  What is something you recently tried and loved? Think about that. This can go either of two ways. First, you can think to yourself, "I haven't tried anything new in a while." If this is your answer, maybe you aren't living your best life yet. Maybe you would have a real passion for something if you tried it. If this is you, then may I offer you a little advice to help you on your journey to discover the best life for you? Try new things.

1. Take a class at a local college, or participate in something through your city or recreational department.

2. Check out new things through your local library. Sometimes they have story time for kids if you've got little ones at home. They offer classes to help you navigate computer programs. Some offer genealogy classes. Sometimes you can meet a local author, or learn to write/publish a work of your own.

3. Try a life skill like cooking, investing, or something that will benefit you in the long run.

4. There's tons of online free classes offered from colleges around the world, as well as thousands of YouTube videos to learn how to do almost anything.

5. Join a friend in THEIR activity to see if you like it.

6. Do a friends night out either bowling, or wine and painting class, or start a monthly movie or game night group with friends, neighbors, etc.

   

 If you DID recently try something and you liked it - let's say it was learning to cook - then work on that skill and develop a passion for it. Learn online free what you can, try a few more things at home until you're ready to take it to the next level. Ask others for advice in that area. Who knows? You may find a new community of people you already know who enjoy the same thing you do. What if you found out there were 3 or 4 people around you that also liked cooking but were new? Schedule a pot luck with them having everyone bring one dish they know they're good at making, share each other's meals, recipes, tips, and secrets. Make it a fun experience!

     Have a passion for a particular cause? Volunteer to help out somehow. Contact those in charge and join with like-minded people to help change your neighborhood, your community, your state, or your world.
   
     You can do the same with almost anything. Be creative. Find something you really enjoy. You only get to live this life once. Make it fun. Do it intentionally.