On the Hunt
We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. Oh, what a beautiful day! We’re not scared.
This is a children’s book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen. I have read it out loud to children for years, never applying it to myself. But it popped right into my head when I contemplated the word ‘explore.’
So, let’s use these four sentences as inspiration to start our explorations. We can have this type of attitude when trying something new.
Let’s break it down:
We’re going…
The decision has been made — it is happening. Nothing will deter us.
…on a bear hunt
This is the ‘what’ – what you’re going to find, or something you’re going to learn.
…We’re going to catch a big one
What a positive attitude concerning the outcome! We’re hoping for the best and sure it will happen.
Oh, what a beautiful day!
We’re stopping to notice the beauty on the journey — not just walking along with our heads down.
We’re not scared
Now, we know that sometimes we are scared to venture into the unknown. We try to knuckle down on control. Unfortunately, control is not possible when stepping into something new. We can be brave, though. And from my experience, bravery is what life demands.
Spoiler alert: The book ends with the bear-hunting family running back to their house, hiding and promising not to do that again. This can happen when we’re trying something new. Perhaps it didn’t turn out to be the right thing. But, how will we know that if we don’t try?
Happy ‘bear’ hunting! — Anita Oldham, Editor-in-chief
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