Desiring to Live the Spirit of Exploration


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To me, the Spirit of Exploration is a mindset, a way of looking at life that strives to pack in as much experience as possible. It requires leaving the comfort of daily routines to seek out new and interesting challenges, forsaking certain safety for the joys of accomplishment and survival.

For example, as I write this, I am sailing across the southern Aegean Sea with five other people in a 47-foot sailboat, directly from Kusadasi in Turkey to Pilos in Greece, a distance of about 300 nautical miles. We pushed off before dawn this morning and expect to make landfall in two days, weather permitting. This passage will involve sailing overnight for two nights, sometimes out of sight of land. It is the sixth leg of our voyage, which started in Athens more than a week ago and will finish in Corfu next week.

Undertaking a voyage such as this involved more than planning and coordination. It took self-examination. Did I possess not only the necessary sailing skills and experience, but also the desire and commitment to face the uncertainties of a journey halfway around the world, sailing through unfamiliar seas, and experiencing languages and cultures different from my own? As I look out across the water to the passing island of Ikaría–named for Icarus, one of the most daring adventurers from Greek mythology–I am certain of my answer: “Yes!” I desire to live the Spirit of Exploration and I am committed to sharing that Spirit with others, that they may experience it for themselves

John Lichty
Whispering Jesse
http://whisperingjesse.blogspot.com

May 29 2008 03:30 pm | Sapphire Drinks

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