When we think of our busy lives - playing doesn't often com to the forefront. However, play is vital and it can have many different forms!
I play with my dogs – going for walks together to explore our rural neighborhood.
I go to lots of fire trainings as a volunteer. While I’m working hard and learning new skills it’s also a bit about play and being active… driving fire trucks, pumping and drafting, and doing physical stuff that makes me feel good inside.
I also love to play on my bicycle. It’s not always about training for long distance rides, and sometimes it’s about getting outdoors and experiencing the fall foliage and crisp air… and it give me time to dream about other things I want to do or create.
I also play on my ukulele and mandolin and my guitar… jamming with friends and family in our living room is all about play and fun and making music come alive.
And my family has also encouraged a spirit of play - we started being playful at an early age and it didn't have to be Halloween to dress-up. Between nerf gun battle with our neighbors at a young age, to bouncing on a trampoline when they are all grown up, we encourage goofiness and fun!
Wishing you & your family a Happy Halloween weekend! May it bring you a spirit of play and fun!
