As adults we often become inundated with responsibilities.
We look at life from the perspective of things that we have to do. There is the laundry to wash, the groceries to
purchase, and the mortgage to pay. As children, these things never registered
in our young, innocent minds. We were free of responsibilities with the
exception of academics and the occasional, “please go brush your teeth.” Therefore, adults, unlike children, begin to
lose sight of the benefit of play. Our priorities are no longer about having
fun, but of getting things done. Here lies the reality of growing older. But
sadly, all work and little play can truly cause adults to feel burdened and
resentful, not only of responsibilities, but by life.
It is not only fun
to play, it is absolutely necessary. Playing and having fun keeps your heart
open and your spirit alive! How did you play as a child? How did you entertain
yourself as a teen? For example, perhaps you loved to draw or color as a child?
Maybe you played volleyball or enjoyed going bowling or to the movies?
Chances are good that some of those same things that you did
as a child or as a teen, can still open your heart and enliven your spirit. Take time to play again. In this way you will
balance the responsibilities of
life with the Enjoyment of
life.
