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Infinite riches are all around you if you will open your mental eyes and behold the treasure house of infinity within you. There is a gold
mine with you from
which you can extract everything you need to live life gloriously, joyously, and abundantly.
Joseph Murphy

Module # 11 - Play - Introduction
Do you make time to play?  Yes, play!  As adults we are sometimes so busy we forget the simple pleasure of playing.  It is an important part of the cycle of life to play and have fun.  We need to let our hair down, figure our what fun we enjoy and GO FOR IT.  Yes, life does get busy and sometimes we have to schedule fun.  A time to go out and have a good belly laugh.  A time to be a kid and play a game. Or to out and do some sort of sport.  Or walk in nature with a loved one.  Play is essential in coming down and defusing our stress level.  Play helps bring you joy in your life... it is crucial to have all sorts of play in your life.

DO NOT discount this area in your life.  It stimulates endorphins, the little things in your brain that make you happy... It helps balance the adult with the child portion of life.  It keeps you from being too serious.  Playing creates avenues of adventure in your life.

Start playing now and see how you feel... Try it, you'll like it!!!

It's about joy. Absolute joy!

Here are some examples of playing... Check off the ones that interest you and create some your own...

  • Hiking in nature
  • Playing basketball with your son (or football, baseball, hockey, etc)
  • Playing scrabble
  • Snorkeling on the beach
  • Yoga
  • Walking your dog
  • Playing monopoly
  • Playing dress up with your child
  • Going to a funny movie with a friend and having a belly laugh
  • Having a tickle fight
  • Playing Golf
  • Planning a romantic dinner for two and enjoying it with a loved one
  • Dancing
  • Dancing naked
  • Racing a car
  • Running a race
  • Painting a picture
  • Photographing your memories
  • Doing some sort of craft
  • Redecorating your house
  • Making your favorite recipe
  • Eating dessert first (life is so uncertain, why not?)
  • Reading a great novel
  • Taking a dare
  • Daring yourself!
  • Having a slumber party (don't forget the pizza and ice cream)

How many of these interested you?  How many did you think of on your own?

When was the last time you played joyfully? (REALLY PLAYED!!!)

How did it feel?

What would you do if you could play more often?

Do you feel that playing is silly? Why or why not?

Can you think of ways to add more play in your life? (i.e. turn off the TV)