Adventure is the splash of Exciting moments

Daily writing prompt

Are you seeking security or adventure?

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Hello dear friends,
I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful mood, wrapped in curiosity and introspection.

Today’s writing prompt struck a chord deep within my heart — Are you seeking security or adventure? What an intriguing question!

It is not merely a choice between two words, but a reflection of one’s philosophy of life, a mirror that reveals our past choices, current desires, and future dreams.

Let us embark on this journey together to explore both sides of the coin: the lure of security and the thrill of adventure.

The Warm Embrace of Security

Security is the comforting cup of tea on a rainy day. It is the familiarity of routines, the assurance of a roof over your head, the loyalty of relationships, and the financial stability that keep worry at bay.

Throughout our early lives, especially in a country like India, security is considered synonymous with success.

“Get a government job,” they said. “Save for retirement,” they reminded. “Build a house, settle down,” they advised. And many of us did.

There’s no shame in choosing security. In fact, it is a powerful human instinct — to protect, to preserve, to plan.

For those raising families, building legacies, or navigating the unpredictable storms of life, security can be a lighthouse. It anchors us.

I, too, walked that path. A banking career, steady salary, growing responsibilities. It brought respect, peace of mind, and the simple joys of a well-managed life.

But, even within the walls of security, I often heard a faint knocking… a voice whispering from the world beyond the known.

The Electric Pulse of Adventure

Adventure is not just climbing mountains or skydiving. It is the willingness to step outside comfort zones, to say “yes” to the unknown, to explore both external landscapes and inner desires.

It is risk, spontaneity, and sometimes, failure.

It was only after retirement that I began to truly explore this other side of me. The poet emerged. The artist unfurled. The writer who had been buried under files and folders came alive.

I traveled without a checklist. I danced not to perform but to feel. I started living each day not according to a plan, but according to a calling.

Adventure, I found, makes the heart younger. It reminds us that life isn’t only about the destination but the surprises along the path.

The Conflict and the Balance

Here lies the truth — most of us don’t choose one over the other entirely. We seek balance.

A secure base from where we can launch our adventures. Like a tree rooted in the earth, yet swaying joyfully with the wind.

There were moments when I craved predictability.
But there were also days when I longed to throw caution to the wind and feel the breeze of uncertainty on my face. Both instincts are real, both are valid.

The secret is not to pit them against each other but to let them complement one another. As poet David Whyte beautifully says, “The soul loves risk. The heart needs shelter.”

Ask Yourself…

Dear reader, pause for a moment and ask:

• Am I living a life shaped by fear or by faith?
• Am I choosing security because I love peace — or because I fear failure?
• Am I chasing adventure to grow — or to escape something?

These are not easy questions, but they are honest ones. And in answering them, we discover the path we truly want.

A Personal Thought

In my golden years, I am discovering that security and adventure can be siblings, not strangers. I enjoy the serenity of home and the chaos of a new creative idea.
I love knowing my granddaughter is safe and also delight in the unpredictable nature of her laughter and curiosity.

Perhaps security is the canvas, and adventure is the splash of vibrant color upon it. One without the other feels incomplete.

And so, I seek both — a safe heart and a wild spirit.

Final Submission

So, dear friends, are you seeking security or adventure?

The answer, I believe, is not a binary one. Life is not a multiple-choice exam. It is a mosaic — bits of caution, bursts of courage.

Some days we need the calm of certainty. Other days, we must leap without a net, just to remind ourselves that we can still fly.

Whichever path you choose today, may it be filled with awareness, intention, and joy.

Because, whether you are building a nest or taking flight — you are living, and that is the greatest adventure of all.

Warm regards,
Vijay Verma
http://www.retiredkalam.com

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