Last night a friend invited me to a yoga class (thanks … I needed it!). We heard during class he reminded us that we should remain playful in life – and not give it up as we “grow up.” Wow – so true!
Sometimes, when we get so caught up in the stresses of everyday life (I know I do) such that it can be difficult to remain playful and lighthearted. But many of our best memories are made when we’re just being carefree. Remember playing on the floor with your kids? How much fun they had (and you did too).
When I got home, I had a long conversation with a close friend as we discussed ways that people can (try) to put their worries aside to tap into that playful state. Here’s our list:
1. Live every day as if it were a fresh new start. Don’t be held back by what happened yesterday, the day before or last week.
2. Don’t complain. Rather than complain about your problems do something about them. (I’ll allow for complaining about this snow, however!)
3. Be proactive. Stop waiting for something to happen or someone to do something. You control your destiny.
4. Live more consciously. As I wrote yesterday, if I had been sleep-walking through life, I would not have had the opportunity to pay for that woman’s prescription.
5. Do things you love. Life is precious to spend it doing anything else. No matter how you feel or what you have in front of you, spend time and energy on things and people who bring you fulfillment and happiness.
6. Find your passion in life. This is something I am working on now. I know what my passion is I just don’t know what to do with it!
7. Learn from criticism. Be open to criticism. It will help you be a better person so learn from it.
8. Be positive. Don’t you love being around those that are glass half-full rather than half-empty? Maybe we could work on being all full!
9. Don’t badmouth others. This goes without saying. It sucks energy out of you.
10. Be compassionate and empathetic. Look at life from another’s view point and show compassion and kindness to everyone.
11. Dance!!!! Whether in your mind or with your body!
Have a great (and safe) day!
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