Power of Play
Years ago, play changed the trajectory of my life. My daily routine was rigid, born out of necessity in caring an ill spouse. Making every day feel like a bit like déjà vu.
One afternoon, from somewhere deep inside, I heard write. I grabbed my laptop, opened Word and stared at the blank page. “How about I just play with words and see what happens.” After a minute or two, the word rollercoaster popped into my mind – a title. Then slowly and steadily the words flowed onto the page. It was like magic!
That was nine years ago and my first blog post. 62 more followed. I discovered a new creative outlet in writing. Sharing it brought me a deep sense of joy and soul satisfaction.
Play is a superpower that greatly enriches our lives and makes it more fun! Children intuitively know this and turn everything into play. As adults, we’re often focused solely on “the doing” of life - work and family responsibilities. It’s very easy to forget about play.
Play
Changes
The nature
Of your day
Play makes the ordinary more fun! It alchemizes the daily grind or doldrums into joyful engagement. Maybe a fun, sexy dance to greet your spouse or partner instead of hello, or a hide and seek game to lighten and liven up walking the dog or a picnic lunch instead of eating at your desk.
Play also helps us experiment and try new things. From playing with words, to learning new skills and games. Maybe woodworking, gardening, sports, languages, instruments or knitting, drawing, dancing and singing. The list of things we can play with is endless. Play helps us grow without any fear or anxiety because everything is framed in fun! It makes it easier to break through barriers, be a beginner and take baby steps forward. There is no judgment or expectation in play, just a heartfelt expression of joy. Encouraging us to live from heart and explore what makes our hearts sing. Play expand us.
Play helps you stay
True
To what delights
You
Through play we discover our passions. Pursuing these leads to greater heart and soul alignment. Doing what we love makes life fun - happier and more fulfilling! Play leads us to a more heart centered life – living in love’s abundance.