What a great topic, especially since it’s the context for which I frame my life! I love adventure and exploring – in all areas. When treasure hunting for example, became the concept to frame my life – then anything and everything that happens, is directly related to the context – meaning it all has a hidden gem to be explored and found. Think of the possibilities and opportunities this brings!
It’s very exciting indeed. How can I mine the gems from the experiences in my life? It’s a great question. This week we had our Blue Tits fledge (see photos below). The past few years we had noticed the fledglings were quite small and not very strong. There were less inch-worm type of food for them, and the parents really had to struggle. This year we didn’t know what to expect.
Turns out there was plenty of food and the parents were professionals! There were 7 fledglings in total! Six of them had very strong flights out of the nest box and only the last one struggled a bit with a short flight. It was inspiring to witness, a very successful outcome!
Being home during the time of fledging is a real treasure, and finding them very strong and healthy was the gem! It was heartwarming to see them one by one take flight. Later that same day, I ventured on a rock hunt to the river I live next to. I found some really cool stones that I can’t wait to get into the tumbler! So loads of treasure about.
The quote from Werner Erhard I included in my post regarding Creating a Context for Your Life is so very true:
It Is Not What You Think That Determines The Quality Of Your Life, It Is The Space In Which You Think. It Is What You Could Think That Determines The Quality Of Your Life.
Werner Erhard
I am experiencing this on a daily basis within the new context for my life. My eyes, ears, and thoughts are all attuned (the space in which I am thinking) to finding the treasure within the experience I am having. It could be very simple things like finding a truth, or a really good laugh, engaging in a very meaningful conversation, or seeing something I’ve seen before, but from a new light – finding the inherent treasure.
Where this new context will take me is part of the exciting journey of treasure hunting! I’ve already been invited to the Snowdonia region of Wales to visit a friend. I’ll stay an extra night and go exploring the next day looking for treasure! It’s a very beautiful part of the United Kingdom and really looking forward to my visit and more treasure hunting.
Sometimes I look through Facebook and see lots of people sharing pictures of food. People love food – good food – and are willing to photograph, upload and publicly display their meals. They are very excited about their ‘find’ and can’t wait to dive in! I’d say their context is gastronomy! Why not? Some people go for heath and fitness, others may have more of a travel and exploration context. Peace could be your context, or freedom. Creativity is also a great one. There are many to choose from, just make sure it’s something you are very passionate about!
The past few years have been stressful for most people. Maybe it’s time to focus on what it is that lifts you up and gives you cause to look forward to your day. Give it some thought. I’d love to hear what you come up with!
I have started a new blog website strictly for rock tumbling and my creations! Click here to see it!
For further information on creating a context:
Creating a Context for Your Life
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