"Lean Forward Into Your Life"

Every once in a while, make no plans. Have the nerve to walk out the door and let possibilities introduce themselves. Wander. Imagine. Stare. Be surprised; parades will find you.

Travel – in your armchair, with a book, on a boat, in a car, in your thoughts, on a bike, or any vehicle that will take you from the walls of your own knowing to someplace other. Other gestures, smells, words, tastes, views. Look upon the world through windows other than your own.

Learn to be good company for yourself. A bit of joy passes by because there was no one to go with. A party of one is some times the best time.

Dance by yourself, anywhere there is room in your house. There is something invigorating, even a bit magic, to music, to movement, and a touch of laughter. Go ahead; dance.

Enjoy participating in the unexpected. A little turn of whimsy is a gift: a quick cool rain shower on a hot dusty day. Enjoy flowers for no reason, visit and old friend, greet a stranger, tell a sweet little joke in line at the grocery store. (What did the snail say as he climbed on the back of the turtle? Wheeeeeeee!!!!!)

Play can happen anywhere. You are the toy. Laugh!

From the book "Lean Forward Into Your Life" by Mary Anne Radmacher