Three Orr's and an Oar

It was just a small, rainy season water hole that sits on the edge of Tracie's parent's property.

It was just a small flat bottom fishing boat that held three Orr's and one oar.

But in the imagination of a nine year-old, oar wielding Orr, it was a massive lake infested with whales, alligators and sea monsters-- not to mention bacteria with names like giardia and e-coli. So with the skill of a seasoned captain, Harrisen navigated the coastline dotted with mysterious ports named Chickamauga and Senoia. All the while he kept his vessel from being capsized by his fearless first mate, Sawyer, who would rather rock the boat instead of rowing the boat;  and he expertly dodged my mud bombs launched from the bank. 

It may not have looked like much to the uninitiated adventurer, but...

Sometimes we fail to see the potential for adventure. The uninitiated adventurer would only have seen a mud hole and an out-of-place boat. But sometimes you have to use your imagination--no, I take that back--you always have to use your imagination when you're on an adventure!

When you don't know how to get un-stuck, you have to engage your imagination.
When you don't know how to talk with that difficult person about that difficult thing, you have to power up your imagination.
When you're bored, frustrated, overwhelmed or ready to quit, you have to ignite your imagination. 

Imagine a new way!

Adventures are not found where the cruise ships dock; adventures are found in places that you can slip a flat bottom boat.