In January, I participated in a snail mail group. Each week, we were given a topic to exchange notes with our assigned partner. The final assignment was to summarize life lessons we have learned from our mothers (or other women/mentors in our lives). Here is some good advice for anyone dreaming of living a life filled with “Big Epic” adventures: 
Never Travel Without Your Swimsuit – Be prepared to say yes to unexpected opportunities! 
If needs be, Travel Cheap! – There’s always a way to reach for dreams, even if you have to adjust your expectations to make it happen. 
Spread the Love—Invite Friends to Join You – One year even the mailman came to Thanksgiving dinner! … yes, really! (It’s a long story… )
Here’s the summary of Big Epic Advice I have learned from my mama: Be ready for unexpected opportunities to reach for your dreams—and invite others to join you along the way. THANKS, MOM!
The Big Epic 