“Discovery” is a word that could possibly carry strong connotations…. It might evoke the thrill of a treasure hunt or, conversely, the unease of stumbling upon something you’d rather not have found. However, “discovery” can also be about navigating that space in between, in the tension: it can be a moment that asks you to respond, even before you fully understand. And because discovery can take form through what you decide to do next, this can look like:
Seeking help when you need to
Establishing personal boundaries when necessary
Taking a break when you need to
Thinking critically when required|
Feeling deeply when you need to
Taking the lead when it’s called for
Taking your time when necessary
Letting go when you must
Asserting yourself when you need to
These kinds of actions become ways of learning what different moments of life are made of. They allow you to discover meaning even before things make sense. And with each new insight, consider it a brushstroke on the expansive canvas of your life: brushstrokes that show how meaning starts to form through what you do over time. Each contributes to your ongoing journey of being fully present in the here and now.
So here’s to embracing discovery as a way of recognizing what each moment calls for: curiosity and presence.
Here’s to expanding what it means to discover: as a process of participation that produces understanding through cumulative action we can take, even in small ways. – Morgan Harper Nichols
