VELCRO, PENICILLIN, POPSICLES … What do these things have in common? They were all, much like Americas “discovery”, Accidents… I believe Serendipity is what it’s called. The accident of finding something good or useful while not specifically searching for it. In keeping w/ the holiday I wanted to share a few unintended discoveries & inventions that we use everyday. These products of serendipity prove there is beauty in “mis-adventure”.
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LEARN TO RECOGNIZE an AHA!!! moment & roll with it. Life is not lived in black & white. While planning & focus are necessary, equally important is flexibility. Like the inventions/discoveries in the video you never know what you may create or who you might inspire. Just stay on your toes & be ready to dance when life yells SURPRISE!!!! Remember, life is like guacamole, …it’s goood!
Chronically optimistic & infecting the masses, -Amber Yholeata
- The etymology of “serendipity” (marginalrevolution.com)
- Serendipity (banomcleod.wordpress.com)
- Making Happy Accidents Happen (causeandeffective.net)