Let every day be another small adventure, let there be the slightest obstacle to overcome. It’s like going uphill on the bicycle and knowing that after going uphill follows thrills of downhill rush. We need problems small enough to solve before we go to bed. To know you’ve done the best you can is the best surprise. Today it snowed and bicycling to work grew from Monday habit to adventure, we never fell, and darkness lessened just enough; tomorrow it will snow again so we changed the tire just to keep adventures small.
cradled by branches
this hidden stash of acorns —
squeaking squirrel
Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter
Today Frank hosts haibun Monday at dVerse. Join us and write about being pleasantly surprised.
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December 11, 2017
Björn Rudbergs writings 
Keeping adventures small and doable seems like good advice. It makes sense that the best surprise is knowing we have done our best.
Small adventures daily sounds like a plan…
I like the idea of small adventures too. I think cycling in snow sounds brave.
Love this! One small adventure after another builds stamina, resilience and experience – in case an unexpected big adventure shows up!
lovely thoughts
Sometimes problems stay small, and we can handle them, but other times, they get out of hand, crazy wild, monster in the middle of the room, challenge you for all you are worth. And this mix, is what we call “life.”
Small adventures certainly struck a chord. Have a thrill but don’t break your neck 🙂
What fun, biking to work in the snow. This somehow reminds me of riding the trolley in Philly during icy and snowy westher. The trolleys would go down certain hills and usually slide off the rails. Everyone would jump off and push it back onto the tracks. Fun adventures!
I love this! A beautiful philosophy!
A mustard seed philosophy in elegant prose, capped off with a gorgeous haiku! Wonderful!
I like the change of direction and relation to nature. Every squirrel has to chase that nut. And I rather like looking at life as an adventure – it keeps it fun and fresh.
Though, be careful in that know. A fall will surely sting.
But that too is part of life.
Good one! On certain days, I find similar themes coming out of different styles. Today is one of those.
Did my last squirrel story inspire you? LOL. Love the changing of the tire in snowy weather.
Your squirrel reminded me of other squirrel poems I’ve written before. Our garden is full of them actually. Changing of tires is one of the things we always do here in Sweden (both on cars and bicycles)
Sounds quite adventurous. One small adventure at a time is always a good plan. I ride a tricycle!
The best philosophy, Bjorn: ‘Let every day be another small adventure’, That’s nature – take it from the squirrels!
An adventure arising from the everyday happenings, how nice!
Hank
Adverntures to every day increases our interest, rallies our senses, and challenges our energy. However, I truly cannot imagine riding to work on a bicycle in the snow!!! You are a hardy one for sure, my friend!
PS: I just learned yesterday that squirrels cannot find 80% of the squirrels they find! Interesting fact., eh? It’ll make me feel not so bad when I lose my keys the next time! 🙂
Ha… yes squirrels tend to forget were they hide their stash… but I think you can always find the treasures of others.
Small adventures are the best, although I have very fond memories of the big ones too ;o)
keeping adventures small is definitely the best!
This is lulling and atmospheric, drawing the reader into the scene and your thoughts.
I’m particularly fond of this: “darkness lessened just enough”
I’m not sure I agree with you; I think no problems might be best. But I understand where you’re coming from.
Meanwhile, you are getting a good workout and staying in shape in all senses of the words! Little problems to solve keep us ready for any big ones that come along.
I love the idea of small adventures. 🙂
how wonderful to have little adventures! I used to think adventures need to be large and over the top, not so much now, your words have brought a fresh perspective.
Oh, this is a nice complement to mine I think. Yes, every day is a new adventure. (K)
A toast to little adventures…makes every day interesting! Have fun in the snow 🙂
Good advice. Here’s to small adventures! 🙂
I loved your post. Sometimes the best adventures are the smallest ones, eh? Happy Trails, MK. 🙂
You’ve struck on a good philosophy in this and – I’ve no doubt – that the minor inconveniences of small adventures help to steel us for the occasional vexation that challenges our fortitude and mettle.
Small adventures daily are so much better than giant adventure every once in a while. Love this advice!
Any size adventure is an adventure! Love this!
yep every day is an adventure… small adventure.. and after a year we’ll realize that we have been in a big adventure of life.. hehehe
The sum of many small adventure is everything.
You write so beautifully! This is an idea I’ll try to keep in mind.