Somewhere along the line, we lose our ability to play. We get so involved in growing up, being productive, and doing the things on schedule that we forget to play and enjoy ourselves. We consume ourselves with work to the point of being buried. We forget to get outside and breath in the fresh air or
We consume ourselves with work to the point of being buried.
get annoyed with the dog when he/she wants to run and spend time playing keep away.
Most of us know the value of playing and feeling free from time, temptation, and stress. It is a feeling that lets us sing, dance, or not care what others think. We fantasize and enjoy the music, the scenery, or the simple things. We play with the clovers in the yard looking for the special “4 leaf one”. We make up words to the song even when we don’t know the lyrics for real.
Playing is being part of a story book and being one of the characters. One gets so absorbed in the fictional book that it becomes real and takes us away from the reality of problems or pains. Playing is something we do naturally as children when we find a box of old jewelry, nuts and bolts, or buttons.
Perhaps that is why going to flea markets and garage sales are fun. Our inquisitive spirit is alive. We look for novel things that we would not otherwise go seeking. In playing we find answers and room to grow. It is such a great place to navigate and let our innermost gifts blossom.
Perhaps the “prescription for today’s pain” is to go play. Take time for that walk through your local Garden Nursery to dream about your summer garden. Let your imagination soar with the magazine showing new fashions for your trip abroad later this summer with your spouse. Go to the Boat Show or Local Expo to find the businesses around you and enjoy the freebies that are so often given away. Now is the time to play.
Delight in Living is a philosophy that embraces the joy in learning to play. Let the many “Mini Miracles from Minor Moments” flood into your life.
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