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Daily Question, September 23

Where in my life do I find playfulness and adventure?

  • GCharlotte

    It has always begun from ideas that stem from early or late nights in bed praying’ or from the chair be it with coffee ,music or a loved one. The best is a needed walk for an errand saying a prayer.

  • Malag

    I try out new things, skills, perspectives. I get a sense of adventure from that – more inner adventure than outer. I tend towards being humorous regularly to my benefit and I think those around me. That’s a form of playfulness I think.

  • Hot Sauce
    I find playfulness and adventure in laughing at all the craziness happening in our world today. LOL. I mean, what would you do if a psychic told you that in 2020, Donald Trump, the star of The Apprentice, would be the US president; there would be a temporary toilet paper shortage because of the hysteria resulting from a major pandemic, and thousands of people would have to order TP from China; we would be in a temporary lockdown because of a pandemic; the president would endorse a doctor who thi...

    I find playfulness and adventure in laughing at all the craziness happening in our world today. LOL. I mean, what would you do if a psychic told you that in 2020, Donald Trump, the star of The Apprentice, would be the US president; there would be a temporary toilet paper shortage because of the hysteria resulting from a major pandemic, and thousands of people would have to order TP from China; we would be in a temporary lockdown because of a pandemic; the president would endorse a doctor who thinks that wet dreams are actually insemination from demons; some giant hornets would be murdering people in Washington; a monkey would steal some samples of the virus causing the pandemic and cause it to spread even more; a bunch of weird UFO videos would be released by the government; and some random drones would be spotted over Colorado and Nebraska for unknown reasons. I’d be like, “Okay…have fun tweeking somewhere else.” If you look at our world as a giant South Park episode or a video game where the trolls are just messing with everybody, it’s pretty funny!

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  • Mica

    Humor helps! Meditation can be so heavy and serious. I read a post by someone who had meditated and meditated during a difficult plane flight and ended up falling back on humor to get her peace of mind back ( •̀ ω •́ )✧

  • Jes Conway

    I am so grateful for the choking belly laughs that my co-worker and I share on a very regular basis.

  • Melissa

    Playing with dogs, throwing them balls, running on the beach, hugging them, watching them sleep. Listening to my five year old grand daughter tell me very philosophical opinions with a twinkle in her eyes. Dancing to rock and roll music in the park. Hiking in nature with my husband while he tells stories that make me laugh.

  • Cherylyn Nicole

    Laughing and joking around with my fiancé. Hanging out with my friends. Talking/hanging out with my niece. Riding my bike. Traveling!

  • Shayla

    Riding bikes with my children, hiking through local forests and exploring nature with them.

  • Mark Piper

    Creative writing; a walk on a new trail; with my six year old and three year old when I’m not being a curmudgeon.

  • Don Jones

    Last seasons harvest of fruit and flowers is but a sweet memory. Next season is but a wonderful possibility. As we live through the big Covid seasonal change, the future possibilities for my community and humanity are a joyful wonder. But it will require a lot of letting go of what was. Oh, but the possibilities!

  • Nancy Walton-House
    In the past, I’ve found playfulness and adventure in riding my horses, walking in nature, boating, camping, travel, attending live theatre and concerts and spending time with family and friends. Due to my age – entering the 79th year of my life, minor disabilities, reduced retirement income and the pandemic, these ways of being playful and adventurous needed to be adapted. Now I enjoy being playful and adventurous by viewing British situation comedies, viewing travelogues on TV or the inte...

    In the past, I’ve found playfulness and adventure in riding my horses, walking in nature, boating, camping, travel, attending live theatre and concerts and spending time with family and friends. Due to my age – entering the 79th year of my life, minor disabilities, reduced retirement income and the pandemic, these ways of being playful and adventurous needed to be adapted. Now I enjoy being playful and adventurous by viewing British situation comedies, viewing travelogues on TV or the internet, exploring the cosmos and nature through reading and playing with our grand-dog. Sometimes we have video calls and face-to-face visits with family and friends. I remember special places and activities we enjoyed in the past too.

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  • Arleen
    Typically, I would have said doing things with friends. However, during this time of COVID, I have to think outside the box. I have taken up contemplative photography after putting it on hold for a year. I find I am looking at things differently and where I am seeking a place to photograph. It has become an adventure to look for new sites that will have a hidden meaning waiting for me to discover. The playfulness comes when I look at the photographs and see beyond the image to understand wh...

    Typically, I would have said doing things with friends. However, during this time of COVID, I have to think outside the box. I have taken up contemplative photography after putting it on hold for a year. I find I am looking at things differently and where I am seeking a place to photograph. It has become an adventure to look for new sites that will have a hidden meaning waiting for me to discover. The playfulness comes when I look at the photographs and see beyond the image to understand why it interested me enough to photograph it. Then I play with words to create a haiku to link my feelings to the picture. Maybe not the most exciting, but I sincerely doubt I will go on an African Safari to photography exotic wild animals. What I am doing makes me happy, and that is what counts.

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  • Dusty Su

    In a Covid, stage-four, absolute, lockdown for endless months? Through writing, reading, connecting in meaningful, productive, educational ways on Zoom, and walks. Usually I have a much broader set of travel modes to adventure and fun, but making these ones work nonetheless.

    • Arleen

      We do what we can and hope for the best.

      • Dusty Su

        Absolutely! I always say, hope for the best and prepare for the worst! And enjoy the ride by being Love, being Joy where you can. Tears are as welcome as Laughter from all too.

  • DeVonna
    Last year my husband and I moved from our 35 yr home in the American MidWest to a new home in Florida. Six months after this monumental move, the pandemic hit. We weren’t even really “settled” yet, we have a room full of boxes we haven’t unpacked. For now, living seems like a giant adventure. We’ve discovered our local favorites, but we like to explore areas of our large city that we’ve not seen yet. Learning to live life away from our friends and family and familiar places is … we...

    Last year my husband and I moved from our 35 yr home in the American MidWest to a new home in Florida. Six months after this monumental move, the pandemic hit. We weren’t even really “settled” yet, we have a room full of boxes we haven’t unpacked. For now, living seems like a giant adventure. We’ve discovered our local favorites, but we like to explore areas of our large city that we’ve not seen yet. Learning to live life away from our friends and family and familiar places is … well, hard. It’s a good adventure we’re on, because we are stretching ourselves in new and often uncomfortable ways and it’s causing us to grow. For play, I have my little dog. And my crochet/knitting projects. I’m not very good at incorporating “playtime” into my daily routine, I’ll admit. I’ll try to do better.

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    • Arleen

      I can’t imagine what it must be like to be in a new place where you don’t know anyone. I hope things improve soon and you will enjoy meeting many new people and going to new places.

  • Debra

    My child-like playfulness exudes when I put on rock ‘n roll music and dance with my kitty cat. She runs to me as soon as she hears the music, jumps high on one chair getting ready to participate prancing around as I dance to my heart’s content. Goodness knows, if anyone were looking in on this (should that ever happen), would probably think I’m crazy. Maybe I am, yet I am preciously joyful in that moment, for sure.

  • Zenith

    At this time in history there is no playfulness or adventure. Yesterday I was away from the house for about 6 hours for the first time since Covid19 started. When I got home I realized I felt profoundly physically and mentally refreshed. It has been years since I have felt that way. It gave me energy. Although gratefulness has helped me remain positive, it has not refreshed me like I felt yesterday. I am thankful for refreshing.

    • Mica

      That’s wonderful, Zenith – and you can do that again! (✿◡‿◡)

  • Papilio
    I appreciate today's question, which gives me a gentle nudge saying that life can't be too serious all the time. Well, since the most playful person in the house (our son) is 1,800-mile away, my husband and I play our version of “Hide & Seek” with Penny the Collie. We take a turn to hide in the yards or woods and let Penny search for one of us. We try to trick Penny by circling around or finding a new blind spot. My adventure is still in my head. I need more research and planning before...

    I appreciate today’s question, which gives me a gentle nudge saying that life can’t be too serious all the time. Well, since the most playful person in the house (our son) is 1,800-mile away, my husband and I play our version of “Hide & Seek” with Penny the Collie. We take a turn to hide in the yards or woods and let Penny search for one of us. We try to trick Penny by circling around or finding a new blind spot. My adventure is still in my head. I need more research and planning before take-off.

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  • Patricia

    Playing with my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter and 10 month old grandson… playing tennis …. hiking … and someone also said “cracking jokes” in one of the comments. I love a good pun or seeing the funny side of things. There’s nothing better than a playful and agile mind!

  • Michele

    I find playfulness in my life when the mood strikes me to get up and dance around the house. I love going on nature hikes – that’s a nice adventure outdoors:) This is a great reminder, especially with all of today’s stress, to always remember to find playfulness and adventure.

  • Trish

    Playful opportunities & adventures are everywhere. I am always on the lookout . When I walk my dog, we greet the squirrels & I make up names & stories about them: “Hi, Molly. Did you stay safe from the storm last night?” I engage with people (which is always an adventure) & learn fascinating stories. I get myself into nature where I can play in the forest, run through the meadow, & dance in the water. It’s just life: don’t take it so seriously😎

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