As I sit here and write I’m thinking, “I can’t wait to play.” Brad and I have a play date planned as soon as this contemplation is written. When was the last time you went out to play? I’m talking seriously played. It’s my intention today to challenge us. I think as women in this 21st century we are all too often, a lot like Jack. Would you agree with me? All work and no play makes Jane a dull girl.
If you know me - you know that I LOVE to play. Call me a bit crazy but I believe it’s one of my callings in life. It’s my civic duty to help us play. I just sat through 40 hours of training this week (oh my!). Hence, the reason why I can’t wait to get out and play today ~ lol. In the training, one of the seasoned nurses said this, “If you work hard, you must play hard.” You can be rest assured that I took this simple piece of advice to heart and will try my best to fulfill it as I set out on this new endeavor. Do you hear your new challenge ladies? I know that each and every one of you work hard...so guess what that means? You're brilliant, you guessed it - PLAY HARD!
The subject of play - pure unadulterated play or the lack there of in the lives of our kids today has been a hot topic in the news lately. Who hasn’t heard of the tiger momma? As we contemplate, I’ll try really hard not to mount up on my soap box. I read an article recently in the New York Times (The Mess of Child's Play) that said exactly what I’ve been saying for the last 15 years professionally. Our kids aren’t getting enough playtime. They must play. Our kids must imagine. It’s essential to their health and growth. I believe that adults are no different and we have set a bad example. It’s not only our kids that must play - WE MUST PLAY. We must imagine. It really is essential to our health and our growth.
There you have it. I dare you to get out and play. I dare you to make a list of the things you like to play at. I challenge you to up your play time in 2011. Will you go out and play once a day, once a week, or once a month? All I’m asking is that you simply increase your play time. I know you’ll thank me. I’m here to tell you that giving your mind, body and soul some play time will actually increase your productivity at work.
Must play,
Cindy
