Go Play...Isn't that every parents words?
Roller skating, tether ball, street hockey, riding bikes, are just a few of the memories I have of my childhood that I considered play. I loved it so much that I would be so upset if my mother wouldn't let me play outside after school. Play teaches us so much, it ignites our imagination, it spikes our creativity, relieves stress and hurt, and it is so freeing. Do you remember playing as a child? No worry in the world, enjoying every minute of having the joy to be, to express oneself and fully engage in whatever activity you were doing at the time. Watching my own children play is one of my favorite things to watch (well when they aren't fighting these days) there is something about the way their eyes grow big as their excitement over playing brings a smile, laughter, happiness and creativity. Why is it as we grow up many of us think we have to loose that play in us? Adulting doesn't have to be all that serious, I understand bringing the playful side of us is hard during...
