When the Mundane Becomes Interesting

Driving to work in a car is something hundreds of millions of Americans do daily. It’s so routine, it often feels mundane.

When I lived without a car for about four years, I realized even the most ordinary things can become interesting when you add a touch of uncertainty and risk. It might sound morbid, but every day I biked to work, I’d think, “Is today the day I don’t make it there?” Was there some risk in biking to work regularly? Absolutely. Was it high-risk? Maybe not. But the slight thrill tied to that uncertainty made it feel like an adventure.

There’s a similar draw to why vlogs used to be compelling. Casey Neistat is a great example. He’d ride his Boosted Board “everywhere,” and part of the intrigue was the question, “Is he actually going to arrive at his destination?”

Reflecting on this, I’ve realized that many “mundane” parts of life could feel more interesting and meaningful if I recognized that reaching my destination, task, or project isn’t guaranteed. It might be statistically likely, but it’s not a certainty. So, I should treat these ordinary moments as gifts. Life is short…live it well, and appreciate the One who gives it to you.