I was fortunate. I didn’t lose my home or life from floods that caused FEMA to take residence in my town for several months a couple of years ago. However, months of dealing with mold in my house and body took a heavy toll on my health and finances.
Even though three vets told me there was nothing to do for my sick cat, and one suggested I put her to sleep, she decided she wasn’t ready to go and stayed with me for two more years. This translated to round-the-clock caretaking that exhausted me.
After all that passed, including my precious companion, I knew it was essential to go out and participate in life again.
Otherwise, my focus would’ve been stuck on the adversities of my past. As like attracts like, it would’ve put me on a downward spiral to the “same ole, same (challenging) ole.”
A road trip beckoned that awakened me to enjoy life. Since then, I’ve been finding ways to have fun and laugh – from an entertaining drag show to an airboat ride on the Colorado River to a free Bollywood dance class on the same stage that the ballet uses. For months, every week I saw new-to-me performances, including music from around the world to The Temptations and Four Tops.
Additionally, there were art museums, plays, ziplining, hiking at state parks, restaurants, massages and a sake tour.
There are magnets on my fridge holding ticket stubs and flyers from the many programs I attended, reminding me to continue to play.
By the way, thanks to online deals from companies like Groupon, LivingSocial and Travelzoo, fun things to do can be found super cheap. Many museums have a day or weekend every month where you can go for free, and some concert halls offer 2 for 1 specials.
In the process of getting out, I rested, had fun, got my mojo back and felt like I was living again. My business grew, too.
When I decided it was time to settle down and get back to work, and didn’t go out for a few weeks, my business and income slowed down, too!
I remember the exact instance, before I started to play, when this thought came to me: If I died and went to the other side, what would I say I’d done for myself?
My answer was: I almost got caught up. So many things on my To Do list were getting done, but there was so much left to do. And, yes, I’ve helped a lot of people and have accomplishments.
But what about me?
What would you say about how you’ve had fun and taken care of yourself?
I’ve recognized that when I don’t take time to play, the inflow and outflow of life energy becomes out of balance.
It reminds me of Mastermind Principle #6 from my course Resolved for Results: I believe I am worthy and deserve to achieve my goals or something better, and I choose to use my personal empowerment on my behalf, which allows me to serve life more fully.
What’s your legacy beyond family, work, accomplishments and making money?
Are you having fun yet?
Life is designed to be satisfying. If it’s not, it’s time to change your perspective, and do something different.
The weird thing is that when we break free from primarily focusing on the dutiful acts that we have to do, and include time to play, our lives, business and work improve.
Old age is no longer another notch on the yearly calendar. Age is a state of mind. A way of being.
Look at life as energy and vibration. When you raise your energy by having fun, you’re on the wavelength to attract longevity, more money, better clients, relationships and health.
If you haven’t already, you now can give yourself permission to play, have fun and enjoy the rich variety that the world has to offer.
Before, I didn’t even know what it meant to play.
Where to start? Find one activity that looks interesting and do it.
Have you ever been not that hungry? Then after a eating few bites, you realized you couldn’t stop. Playing and fun can be like that, too.
By creating more fun, as well as sharing it, you might even spark romance!
Are you ready to make this lifetime count beyond work, duties and survival? Go have fun!
With playful gratitude,
Virginia
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I work with people who choose to share their gifts or business in a BIGGER way but don’t know how or feel stuck. I help them ignite their Soul’s goals and be richly compensated doing what they love.
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