Intention of Adventure Manifest

Yesterday, I started my day with an intention for inviting the quality of adventure into my life. I had no idea how this might manifest.

My companion and I were traveling to Burlington, Vt and went to the ferry on the NY side of Lake Champlain. It was late morning and intensely windy when we got to the boat landing. We saw one of the ferries pulling out with a great deal of difficulty. Normally the ferry pulls out quite quickly and seemlessly. Anyway, we saw the ferry struggling with the waves and it was forced at one point to turn directly into the waves to get its bearings. The boat also looked like it was being bounced a bit by the waves.
I wondered aloud if it was safe to travel when the waves were as choppy as this. My companion assured me it was not a problem.

Soon, we boarded our own ferry. The waves were still wild and splashing upon the boat continuously. We chose to stand outside while the wind whipped about our faces. It was really exciting to see the waves reach up high over the boat. The boat rocked about to and fro and we could see the cars swaying a bit even though parked. It was a true experience of adventure and a feeling of being alive! We laughed and joked with several other passengers who stood outside with us to experience the full wonder of mother nature’s power. We arrived safely, and I felt so gifted by this experience of bobbing on the tumultous waters, while knowing I was safe, though a bit wet from some of the waves that managed to reach me.

Moments like these are memories I savor.

Namaste,

Elena

Re: Intention of Adventure Manifest

I can do nothing but thank you for inviting all of us in such a viscerally descriptive way.  It fits my day today and also reminds me that I am safe and that this adventure is manifest with intention!