Just home now from being away for 30 hours at a quaint yet beautiful beach along the west coast of Queensland, about an hour from our doorstep called Moffat Beach. A friend who has just moved up there graciously invited us anytime, and both Steve (my husband) and I were desperate to have a getaway prior to leaving for Canada in a few weeks.
So in the car we piled, Josh (my step-son), Steve and I at 7.30 a.m. on a Saturday morning because our friend started work at 9 and we needed to get the lay of the land before he ventured off. And what lovely accommodation it was! A three bedroom unit over looking a forest of lush palm trees, bamboo and other exotic plants. The beach at our doorstep and a pool outside our door.
We all watched on TV the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Vancouver, and I couldn't help but give commentary all the way through. My national pride was brimming over knowing that all of the world was focussing at the exact same moment on Vancouver. The highlight of the ceremonies was the music and watching all the musicians, some of whom I know personally, and watched their personal struggles, up on the World stage. Again, personal pride was bursting and I wasn't even performing!
Frockling in the lovely swimming pool, bathing like a baby in the arms of the Mother Ocean today, having a most enjoyable dinner with our friend, celebrating his 29th Sober Birthday with him, all part of the magic and relaxation of being away.
It's extremely important to build play time into one's life. We all get so caught up in the day to day grind, the goal setting, the striving, the completion of our lists, of our tasks and slowly our battery and ventually our entire tank becomes depleted. Even if we're daily meditating and talking and praying with our higher powers, we all need a break, a real break from our human everyday life.
Did you know that when kids play they are actually building their self confidence and self esteem? That play also builds social and communication skills? And those of us who didn't play enough or were preoccupied when we were playing, as adults often lack self esteem and confidence. Take time out to be with your child self and enjoy! Enjoy the ocean, the wind, the trees. It does our spirit and soul a world of good; we get out of our rational minds and back into our intuitive and creative right brains where true joy resides!
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