Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 22

Walk Around the Block

June 2, 2026 - Over the past several weeks, we've talked about getting out there to explore new places, to have new experiences, and see things you've never seen before.

Today we're going to mix things up a bit. How about getting out there by walking around your own neighborhood? You might think, "How boring is that?" But if you put on your shoes, head out the door, and try to see things with a fresh view, you'll be amazed by what you encounter.

To paraphrase Marcel Proust, who addressed this very issue, let's pick apart his idea: "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."

1. Why would we ever settle for artificial journeys when we can experience real ones?
2. Are your voyages ones of discovery? What can you do to make the most of any trip or adventure you take?
3. Why do we tend to seek our new landscapes rather than revisiting the familiar ones?
4. What does it mean to look at something with "new eyes?"
5. The next time you get out there to walk around your neighborhood, how can you view things in a new way?

There's certainly nothing wrong with trying new things. But think of what you can learn by looking at familiar experiences and surroundings with a fresh view. A walk around the block will never be the same again.

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So until next time, always keep your eye on the One that loves you most. Ciao!

Janine

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