You Get to Choose Your Own Adventure
it starts now
Every letter I share a story about my life in a way that you can hopefully relate to. I believe we are all here to share our journey, both the highs and the lows, as this is how we collectively raise the consciousness of the planet. If anything resonates with you, please share! 🙏
When I was in grade school one of the many highlights of the month would be the visit from the Bookmobile.
Not sure if this is even a thing nowadays, but this awesome van full of books would park outside of our school on a Friday, and we could go in and check out the latest books.
One particular series that fascinated me was the Choose Your Own Adventure books
Originally created for 7 to 14-year-olds, the books were written in the second person. The reader takes on an adventurous role, such as a private investigator, mountain climber, race car driver, doctor, or spy.
The stories were formatted so that, after a few pages, we’d be given 2 or 3 options, each of which leads to further pages and further options, and so on until you arrive at one of the many story endings
There was a realistic sense of unpredictability, which led to repeat readings. Something about this ability to choose your own future really drew me in.
More Adventure Please!
Around the same time, I discovered the magic of Narnia, via The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. This cartoon series was based on the fantasy novel for children, written by C. S. Lewis. It’s the first published and best known of seven novels in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Something about both the books and the wonder and mystery of Narnia really spoke to my sense of adventure and I was captivated by the thoughts of these magical worlds.
As I got older I began to lose that sense of wonder and amazement.
It’s not something specific I can point to but, over time, the banality of real life started to creep in. It would take many decades to re-discover that magic.
Relight My Fire
In recent years, I’ve rekindled that curiosity for the unknown. Part of it is embracing this spiritual journey I’ve been on for the past 20-ish years.
Through the magic of spiritual texts and plant medicine experiences which have expanded my mind (and heart), I started to remember just how magical this world can be if we allow it to.
I’ve been digging in to some wild rabbit hole-type stuff lately, and I love it! Follow along on IG and you’ll get a taste of it from my stories.
Choose Your Own Adventure Today
Recently, my partner Natalie created a modern-day version of choose-your-own-adventure and announced it on her Substack. It’s a wildly creative and beautiful experience.
The way Natalie describes it, it’s for:
“Anyone feeling a little stuck, uncertain or foggy about life.
This journey is designed to help you realign with purpose, clarity, and direction. It will also help you access your inner wisdom in a few interesting ways.”
Here’s Natalie’s post, I highly recommend you check it out! Your inner child will thank you.
I’ll see you in Narnia! 😉
With gratitude,
🙏 Harry
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