I’ve been out an about lately exploring my new neighborhood.  Just walking to see what’s around, no agenda and no plan.  Wherever the sidewalk takes me!  I was heading back home through the park and I look up I see this beautiful landscape.  It just made me pause.  A sense of calmness and peacefulness washed over me.  Nature seems to have a way of bringing about serenity.  And fortunately, I had my phone with me so I could capture this photograph to memorialize the moment. This is what I’m talking about when I say to live as a tourist in your own life.

I’ve seen various thoughts splattered across social media and blogs that say “don’t be a tourist in your own life.”  I think I understand their position – don’t be a passerby.  On the contrary, I say take in every moment!  Be an active participant in your life.  Go through each day as if you were visiting a city for the first time – with open eyes to take it all in!  And don’t forget to look up!  You may just miss something beautiful.