Biggest Thrill

Someone recently asked me an interesting question. What is my biggest thrill?

The question's really got me thinking. There are a few definitions..... In this case, I like it as a verb – here's a definition from www.thefreedictionary.com


Thrill (verb)

1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly.

2. To give great pleasure to; delight.

3. To cause to quiver, tremble, or vibrate.


As I contemplate the question – I keep thinking back to the way I felt as a small child, back to a moment I discovered something new. What I discovered doesn't matter – but the sensation of discovery does. Continuing to think back to that time, I imagine seeing my little face, smiling and lit up with delight and wonder. That open and genuine wonder of a child. I hear that little girl giggling with excitement and she's jumping for joy. I recall the warmth of having experienced something for the 1st time. It felt good from my head to my toes; like I had won some sort of prize.


So - what's your biggest thrill? Take a moment today and ask yourself that question. You may find yourself drifting back to childhood, or it could be something you experienced more recently. Notice what it is, and how you recognize the feeling of being thrilled - enjoy it. Imagine yourself experiencing the feeling, right there, doing what ever it is, seeing what's around you, and hearing what you'd hear; notice the sensations and how you feel inside. Take a deep breath and really be there.


Give yourself the gift of staying there for a few more breaths and notice how that feeling stays with you. Embrace it.