You may feel that you are pursuing a dead-end path today and begin to question whether the lifestyle or career choices you have made were the right ones. A sense that you are stagnating can dishearten you and make your goals seem shallow or unattainable. You are likely, however, simply being blinded to possibilities for advancement and fulfillment by your own disillusionment. If you feel you are stuck in routine, you may be able to un-stick yourself by trying something new. As you explore unfamiliar worlds of knowledge and activity, the novelty you are exposed to can challenge you and waken your dormant zest for life. Today may be the perfect day to enroll in a course, take up a hobby, or seek out opportunities to undertake a greater level of responsibility.

Trying something new is often the simplest way to break out of a rut. Since nature is unpredictable, humans, like most animals, are hardwired for variety and thrive only when given opportunities to broaden their range of experiences. When we investigate what life has to offer, we combat stagnancy organically and strategically, battling boredom while simultaneously adding value to our lives. With each fact we learn and skill we perfect, we empower ourselves to think more and do more because the delights of discovery trump the draws of routine. The inquiries we seek to answer in our quest for novelty leads not only to fulfillment but also to new paths for us to follow. As you expand your horizons today, you'll once again approach life with excitement and enthusiasm.