This is a copy of the first email I sent about Unpredict (22 May 2017).
Dear all! Welcome to Unpredict!
Thank you for signing up! Undoubtedly, many of you are not quite sure what this is or will become — and that is already an unpredicted experience. I’m unpredicting the process myself and I’m excited you are joining the journey with me.
As I mentioned in my post about enjoying a sunny afternoon, an unpredict can be anything at any time during the week (but it’s nice to choose a consistent day to look forward to). It doesn’t have to be an epic adventure or curated project. It can be a five minute meditation (or less!) or a five hour hike. All of you are likely to create adventures I’ve never even considered! I shared this project with my Dad, and he said, “I think I’ll study one of Omar Kayyam’s math problems.”
I want to take a moment to give gratitude to my Dad for sharing his own unpredict, but also for taking me on my first bike ride, drawing leaves on paper tablecloths in restaurants, giving his children math puzzles and generally inspiring us to view the world with a sense of curiosity and wonder. All these shared experiences with my Dad built on one another to create a childhood punctuated with unique experiences. And I want to continue to build on these experiences with all of you.
This week, my unpredict is creating this community. I’m looking forward to seeing how you all interpret this adventure, and I’m hoping you also share some of your experiences with me and others, both here and in your local communities.
To explore what unpredict means to you, choose a day or hour or moment this week and try something out of your routine. Include a friend in the experience if you wish! And have fun!
If you feel inspired to share your unpredict, send me an email — or take a photo to post on Facebook or Instagram (tag me!), or tweet (#unpredict) — or call a friend who doesn’t use social media and share the experience with them. I’ll re-share and reflect back what I hear from y’all on this weekly community forum! The hope is to inspire each other to have intentional, joyful and spontaneous moments.
sharing love and adventure,
xoMo