10 – the play room
If you genuinely surrender to that infant hand the first time your baby firmly grasps your pinky finger or later, when he or she grips your entire hand and says, “will you come play with me?”, your life slowly changes. Not overnight but over time.
While work filled my time, now play fills my soul. My daughter’s world of play is what dreams are made of. She is not only creating her own reality but living in it joyously and moment to moment. I, on the other hand, say silly mantras like “follow your heart”, which would be
possible if I could only cut off my head!
What do you remember about yourself as a child at play? Are you grateful to have these memories brought back to you now by your little one? Why?
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These are a few things that bring me joy watching my little one at play.
She colors comfortably outside the lines
She is proud of her scribbles on paper
She plays in the only time zone that ever mattered - the here and now.
What brings you joy watching your son or daughter play?
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How does your child encourage you to be in the moment as you play together? How does that feel?
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Is your little one a force of physical nature? Is your house their playground? Have you learned to “pad them up” and put on their helmets for outdoor fun? Are you having fun with them?
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Does your little one like music? Like to dance? Do you dance together?
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Are there books, art and music in your home? What do you think the arts can bring to you and your child’s heart and home?
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