When was the last time, you had
some good old fashioned fun? Or maybe
that is something that doesn’t exist any more? Does life always seem difficult,
full of challenges, trials, and lots of stress? Exactly why we need to make
room for and create some old fashioned fun. Looking back on my childhood days, some of the best times I remember
were really quite simple: talking to a grandparent, going fishing or on a
picnic, playing a game or putting together a puzzle. No electronic gadgets were
required, just time dedicated to simple family fun. It’s also called recreation
because it helps us re-create ourselves by
engaging in enjoyable activities.
Nowadays
any free time stolen from our busy lives is spent tied to the boob tube-television, videos or computer games where interaction is
limited and conversations non-existent. Try going without electricity for at
least one hour a week and get reacquainted with one another, no matter your
age. Instead of texting, look others in the eye and become aware of their body
language as you try to connect one on one. It might come in handy in case of an
unexpected disaster that could happen if our electrical grid goes down or a
hurricane or earthquake occurs.
Many
families have 72-hour disaster kits which should include games or equipment as
simple as a ball to keep the family amused while they try to cope with a stressful
situation. Maybe you are already in the midst of a personal disaster and need
some family recreation and fun. Not on Facebook or in a text or tweet, but one
on one interaction and activities. Are we
too busy to talk to one another?
Whatever
happened to old fashioned fun
like taffy pulls, playing marbles or tiddly winks, taking a picnic or a hike,
fishing, baking together, cooking, cleaning up, sewing dresses or doll clothes,
having a tea party, crafts, painting, sharing a hobby-coin or stamp collecting,
playing jacks or board games, writing a story, reading a book, doing a service
for someone-mowing their lawn or just doing the laundry together? Sit
down with your family whether it’s just you or you and a spouse or a group of
individuals or roommates living together. Make a list of fun things you could
do, then go do one. Include some physical activities like walking and talking.
It will do your soul and soles good. NEXT TIME: Conversation Skills