Make time for play. I think that play must be very important for well being because it is such a deep part of our makeup; we share the desire for play with animals. I have a polaroid picture, from when I was kid, of my rabbit inside my birds cage, with the bird in the cage and my little dog poking his head in the cage too! Three vastly different animals all playing together.
The rabbit was bigger than the dog, would thump his foot on the floor then chase the dog around the livingroom, the the dog would stop and chase the rabbit. Back and forth they went with the blue parakeet swaying and singing in his cage. The birdcage door was always open so “Chuck” could come and go as he pleased. At some point the rabbit jumped into the cage and the dog poked his head in and, 8 year old me snapped the photo!
Yesterday, I played with my kids who are all teens now. We were on the lake just goofing around on a big air mattress, it was a blast;and I found myself feeling satisfied and happy, and I realized that it had been some time since we all laughed and played together like that.
Making time and opportunity for play is important, and since the 365 Commitment is all about focusing on what’s important, I think it’s worth putting on my daily list, or at least weekly.
If you haven’t had fun playing and laughing in a while, consider finding a way to make it happen. Laughing and playing are good habits!
Ben Wagner (181)
Memver The 365 Commitment
