Monday, October 6/14

"When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance" Lee Ann Womack

'When you get the choice', I think is the operative phrase. Having fun is a choice. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood we have stopped playing. Our leisure time is TV or computer time, not fun. As adults we take ourselves too seriously, and make our lives all about work, competition or obligation.

We have talked about it not being the situation that causes stress, but your reaction to it. I think most adults assume that they have to stay and debate, argue, challenge or defend whatever the subject, and it just may not have occurred to them that there is a choice. You do not have to be stoic, serious or stern all the time. Not with your kids, the office or the town hall meeting. I know that kids need discipline and you have an image to present at the office BUT you have a choice..... to sit it out or DANCE. 

'Adult play is a time to forget about work and commitments, and to be social in an unstructured, creative way. The focus of play is on the actual experience, not on accomplishing any goal' helpguide.org

Playing is simply at time to enjoy yourself, relax, no rules, no risk just fun. Try it out, consider fun. It doesn't matter what you do, just move your body....something physical will let you know you are still alive.

Dancing is a great place to start...turn up the volume and DANCE. You will find the kids will join in right away. Throw your hands and feet into the air and feel any stress related thoughts disappear from your mind. Feel your body relax, and your backbone flip. You will get a workout, you will feel better and there might even be some laughter.  Now that you have made the choice to dance and have fun, you are relaxed and yet rejuvenated.  You will be calmer, more relaxed person to be around. You'll sleep well tonight.. Good for you!

The picture up above is Jennifer Aniston kicking up her heels