Be playful

Recall how it feels to be playful, spontaneous, loose and free-spirited.  If you forget how to be relaxed and have fun in the moment, observe a puppy, a kitten or a small child.  Watch how they know nothing matters and take things lightly.  Get a feather and tickle yourself silly. Ask a friend or companion to use the tips of the fingers to remind you how to release tension.

This is not about pondering the last time you laughed.  Its not about focusing on a future moment when you imagine you might get around to it.  Notice where your mind is when your child wants to play. Are you always focused in the same place, in this moment, or on something else you would rather be doing?Is your mind elsewhere? Snap out of it.  Light-heartedness is a core state. Turn attention to how glorious it is to be where you are.  Be here now. Lighten up!

Savour the sensations that are available. Balance a fork or ball on your nose. Dance in ways that set your body free,  Float along with the wind as you fly a kite or sail along a body of water. Watch sand ooze through the toes at the beach.   Bend a spoon with the mind. Play for the sheer joy of it.

Comments

[Bernie]

Un-tag.... You're not It.

You are Now Free to Be Where You can Truly See.

There is no place and time to hide when Life is just one big slide.

[Liara Covert]

Bernie, rather than fear the proverbial 'slippery slope,' one can relish sliding down a winding staircase to more. Relish the ride from rainbow to rainbow. Be worlds of endless adventure.

[Hilary]

Hi Liara .. yes - everyone lightened up yesterday when I went up to the Nursing Centre and we had lots of laughs ... one old biddy and I had a hair-raising time ... it's great to cheer everyone up ... lots of giggles - happiness is positivity and vice versa ... cheers Hilary

[Liara Covert]

Hilary, laughter is timeless medicine. Lightening up loosens up tension and brings new perspective to situations. Gladness, happiness and joy are forever accessible to all.