Psychologies

Call of the wild

CLOSE YOUR EYES FOR MOMENT and think back to a time when you had an adventure… Something that made you feel exhilarated, engaged and even a bit afraid! Maybe it was a holiday somewhere new and exciting, a physical challenge, such as running a marathon or climbing a mountain, or a weekend at a festival with a group of friends and no responsibilities. Remember how it made you feel – the emotions you experienced, as well as the physical sensations. Alive? Excited? Nervous? A bit giddy or childlike maybe? It’s not been easy to adventure lately, but now there’s a whisper of opportunity in the air and the need to unleash our inner adventurer has never been greater.

The word adventure often conjures up images of intrepid expeditions

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