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Daily Question, September 16

When did I last really “play?” What did play awaken in me?

  • Lunamagicae

    I play daily. I am known for my youthful energy and it is so freeing. I would never change my playful attitude for it keeps me young and vibrant. Giggles and innocence.

  • Susan

    Some of my friends and I played a ‘role playing’ game. It felt good to just be lost in a world of our own and be able to shut out all the problems of this world.

    This ‘role playing’ game helped me realize that I can have some control over the events that are happening and not feel so overwhelmed with all the horrible news in the world.

    Playing helps me to sort things out and therefore, helps me to be calmed and at peace within.

  • Trevor

    I play everyday, in one way or another. Well, almost everyday. I know when I am “playing” when I start chuckling. Play is something that makes me giggle uncontrollably. If I am playing with other adults, I usually don’t chuckle, so play takes on different forms these days and mostly happens when I am alone. Maybe I need to play more enthusiastically with grown ups? Perhaps I hide the inner child from other adults but let it play when I am alone?

    • Trevor

      Play awakens a sense of not being concerned about the past or future in me. It awakes a carefreeness inside.

  • Hot Sauce

    Last time I played was with my dog. When he was a puppy, I used to play tug of war (though maybe that was a bad idea, but it was play nonetheless). Play awakened a spirit of love for my dog, a sense of fun and child-like enjoyment, and good exercise.

  • Alejandra

    jugar nos permite salir de las inmensas rutinas del día y de nuestra identidad. Me cuesta mucho eso, y solamente siento que puedo jugar cuando dibujo.

  • Cynthia Ann Leighton

    Today! On my daily walk. It awakened my appreciation for the tiny bird that darted close by me. For the big interesting looking bird that flew by and settled nearby so that I could watch it for a while 🙂 And for the rabbit that hopped on by. For the leaves and berries I clicked pictures of for use on my youtube channel. It reawakened in me once again an ever deepening appreciation for all of creation!!

  • Michael

    I am thinking of my limited theater training and the oft-heard “what character did you play?” Or the “whole world is a stage….” line. I agree with such as Alan Watts: Life is play. Enjoy it.

  • Sieger des Friedens

    as long, long, long, …. very long time ago. Wtih all missing joy, laughter and singing. What a gap. Huge gap.
    This is now a reminder to think about how I can integrate it more in my daily life. Will come back again.

  • Always Learning

    I ‘play’ with words. I love to joke and be silly. Not only does it bring me joy, but I feel others’ happiness and laughter multiplies my efforts. Laughter is wonderful medicine!

  • Gina

    as Kevin says , play is a vital part of understanding the whole person…so I play as often as possible and with children whenever I can….recently had a day of painting with a 2 and 5 year old!
    I like to think I am a” free spirit ” as a friend calls me……

  • kathleen

    I play with my dog. Its totally refreshing. I also plan structured fun activities daily with my kids in school so we can all keep in mind the bigger picture of our lives.

  • Kit

    Each day I wake up is a new day of playfulness. There are many things required to exist, but add a bit of whimsy and imagination. Music helps and simply feeling free to be. Offer an extra hand to people you meet. Let the impatient drivers go first. You only see what you are looking for. Look for the childlike fun- you will awaken the child in you. Keep smiling and laughing and life is easier. One smile can do miracles for someone needing a smile that day.

  • Michael

    I am fortunate to have 3 little children so it is often. More,however, is possible n necessary! Also, I work w high schoolers n that is nonstop hilarity! My wife n I must get away 2gether n play!

  • Julie

    This summer my daughter brought her big, energetic dog to a lake house I was renting. He and I hung out together. He brought me endless sticks and tree limbs to throw into the lake for him to retrieve. We took long walks and swam together. For the brief moments he would settle, he would lay next to my chair on the dock. I found that my heart felt more open and I was excited about the little things in life when I was with this dog. A month later I miss this dog terribly and wish he and my d...

    This summer my daughter brought her big, energetic dog to a lake house I was renting. He and I hung out together. He brought me endless sticks and tree limbs to throw into the lake for him to retrieve. We took long walks and swam together. For the brief moments he would settle, he would lay next to my chair on the dock. I found that my heart felt more open and I was excited about the little things in life when I was with this dog. A month later I miss this dog terribly and wish he and my daughter lived close enough to visit regularly.

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  • Kevin

    Fortunately, my wife and I have six grandchildren who all live nearby. So I get a chance to play with them quote oftern. When I was working, I also made it a point to play from time to time with my clients, as individuals and with children and teems in my supports groups that I ran for decades. Playing, in my view, is a vital part of understanding the whole person.

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