I just spent an entire weekend learning to play at a coaching course. I rode a camel, did cartwheels, pulled treasure chests from the air and became a slinky going down stairs. It was a blast!!
Isn’t it sad that as adults we take classes on incorporating play into our lives? A five-year-old on a playground does not need to train on playing! It is not an after thought or something that has to be squeezed in between appointments or when all the work is done.
It takes courage to invite others onto the playground, especially when we encounter perceived resistance. It takes a willingness to stop, be mindful and take time to make play a priority. Play invigorates and energizes us.
I invited a client to the playground this morning. He used his creativity and imagination. We had an adventure and he arrived at places he would have never seen had we stayed with traditional ways of doing things. The energy was palpable and he felt alive!
I encourage you to let go! Change your perspective and stand in playfulness. Don’t worry; you can still discuss serious issues in a playful way. How can you bring play, creativity and fun into your life- both in and out of work?
In this playoff season, the Bears and Colts aren’t the only ones who can play!