 | Wanting to have fun is natural, normal, and a sound approach to a healthy state of being. Your life will flourish if your daily routine is infused with FUN. Consider it a basic need along with food, shelter, clothing, and the rest! Of course, this is not to say that you don’t take important things seriously. It is to say, however, that you don’t treat every experience as though your life depended on it. |
Old patterning may have taught us that having fun is acceptable in its proper place and time. And for some, fun is interpreted as a childish action and not appropriate behavior for an adult. Letting go of modeling that no longer serves us creates a natural vacuum and an unblocked channel for fresh new energy to come into our life. Start introducing and enveloping this lighthearted approach to living at a relaxed and gentle pace, as this is not a test and there is no “pass/fail” grade.
Here are some simple actions that will generate FUN in your life:
Share yourself with others! Start with a SMILE. It works.
Smile at a person you pass on the street; smile and wave at a neighbor. Smile and greet your pet at the door. Smile at your waiter and leave a really big tip because you’re having a great day. Smile and start a conversion with a cashier. Smile when you pick up the phone, because the caller will hear it in your voice. And the list goes on and on!- Nurture yourself. MAKE some time each day for a “mind” vacation.
When we were kids fun was scheduled into our school schedule. “Recess” was a time to play games, laugh with our friends and frolic on the playground. By breaking for fun we returned to the classroom feeling refreshed, invigorated, and better able to concentrate on the tasks at hand. So, schedule in some recess! Jump in a pile of leaves; go for a 10 minute walk. Next time you see a rainbow, stop and really admire it. Test drive a really expensive car. Sit and relax. Rent a funny movie, pop some popcorn and laugh. Read a book; listen to music; play a game with the kids; jump on the bed; play hop-scotch; take a drive to nowhere; stand on your head. Do what presents itself. And make sure you honor your appointment with fun as much as you would any other entry in your calendar! - Pat yourself on the back, often.
Celebrate all the successes in your life. Many times we get hung up on that obvious situation that is causing us turmoil and sapping our energy. If this happens, call a time out, breathe, and one by one count the things in your life you are proud of and appreciate. What a great way to feel uplifted! - Unburden yourself.
Start to clear away the old dead parts of your life. Return a call, get rid of all the clothes you can’t fit into, call a service to clean your house, clear and organize your desk area, try letting go of an old grudge you've been holding on to. Take care of the things that are right in front of you! Easy does it now, this is not a race. - Let the outside in.
As children we were taught to protect ourselves, to beware. Now is the time to drop our imaginary guard. Look at life as a conspiracy to bring you only the very best. I guarantee doors you did not know existed will start to swing open, bringing you a life beyond your wildest and fondest dreams! - Veto debt, and take on agreements.
Throw out any words in your vocabulary that don’t have a pleasant tone. For example: some people feel that the word "debt" is mundane and heavy. If this is the case, the words “agreement”or “arrangement” may be good replacements. After all we have a lot of words to choose from! - Be that.
Think about what you enjoy most in other people. Do they have a positive attitude, do they joke around, or do they interact in a friendly way? Emulate what you admire in others! - Give away all your “should's" and "have to's."
Lets face it, not one of us has to do anything. We all make choices. So stand tall, take a “I’m in charge” attitude and notice how you step into your day (and life) with a newfound sense of anticipation and wonder. - What’s fun?
Take some time to ponder what “fun” is for you, then take action steps to participate “just for the fun of it." And, whenever you hear or read about an event or activity that fascinates you, add it to your fun "to do" list. - Remember what it's like to be a child.
We forgot how to have fun. So an easy and FUN way to help us remember is to watch a child and remember what it's like to laugh and play without reservations. Feel the magic and wonder they emanate . Take it in. It is contageous! - Allow time for surprises
Every now and then do something nice for someone totally unexpected. Call a family member up and tell him or her how much you appreciate them, or give a friend a back rub. When crossing a toll bridge or entering a toll road, pay the fare for the vehicle behind you. Try returning a grocery cart to the stall, or put coins in expired parking meters. Leave your change in the soda machine for the next person. - Throw this away!
This article is a tool to assist. Use the parts that work, and throw the rest away. There is one thing that you can always depend on, and it is you! Trust yourself. Your inner voice, or gut feeling, is your personal assistant that is always on duty.
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“Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children."
-George Bernard Shaw
About the author:
Mary Kay is a natural healer, passionate that people discover peace and simplicity in their everyday experiences. Be sure to visit her website http://www.SFGTD.comand sign up for her *FREE* Monthly Newsletter, which is filled with inspirational information on creating a life you truly love. Email marykay@sfgtd.com