Life Unfolds (& we grow & grow...)
Daily "recess" is a time to do whatever it is that makes me smile that day. And, I've found that this time that I've set apart, each day, just for me - has begun to inspire me well outside of the 30 minutes of play that I allow myself. For example, when shopping for groceries - I'll stop by the art supply aisle, just in case there's something there that would serve as a muse for a special outing or project during recess. During one of those art supply aisle excursions, I found these watercolor "pens" by Crayola. They're made for kids - so all of the ink is waterbased and easily cleaned. Because they are "pens", you don't have to have a cup of water to dip into & you don't have to clean up any mess. Just put the cap back on and you're done. I LOVE that. Soooooo.....of course, I had to have them. And, during one of my recess times, I was testing them out- and created the little "life unfolds...we grow & grow" piece (pictured above).
If you haven't allowed yourself to start practicing recess, yet - I invite you to do so. Even if it's just one day a week for starters. Allowing yourself time to revert to child-like wonder - it'll energize you more than that Venti Mocha Latte will. I assure you. And, you'll have everyone buzzing - wondering what it is that's giving you your glow.
I'm serious, folks. Play does that for a person. Through recess, I've rediscovered:
-Powdered Donuts & Milk make a great afternoon snack.
-Swinging on the swingset pushes the reset button on your brain.
-Having races in the yard with Jack (he usually lets me win) is one of the best forms of fun around.
-Jumping rope is something you never forget how to do.
-Watercolors unlock a part of your brain you forgot you had access to.
-Hammocks are perfect for napping & reading. And, if you close your eyes - it kinda feels like you're being rocked to sleep by God. Which is a nice thought as you drift into dream-land.
-Poetry removes the scales from your eyes. It's like seeing the world in HD.
What sorts of things are you doing on your recess time? Please share them in the comments, below.