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I\u2019m reading Catherine Prices book: The Power of Fun \u2013 How to feel alive again.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m thinking about how important it is to notice the fun moments in my day and (gasp!) are there any even? When was the last time I felt light-hearted, exhilarated, playful, in flow, not scared to be silly?<\/p>\n

I laughed heartily last night while watching the reality hoax sitcom Jury Duty. Does that count as fun?<\/p>\n

How important is it to have fun? Intuitively \u2013 I know it is! But like, really? How important?<\/p>\n

Fun in its purest form is transcendent and leaves you feeling fully alive. This Catharine Price calls True Fun and it occurs when we experience the confluence of three psychological states: playfulness, connection, and flow.<\/p>\n

Playfulness is not being too attached to the result, it feels free, it\u2019s for its own purpose.<\/p>\n

Connection is having a shared experience.<\/p>\n

Flow is being fully engaged, not clock-watching or riddled with distraction.<\/p>\n

These are all energizing heightened states on their own. But when they happen together it\u2019s the joy of having FUN!<\/p>\n

Now I\u2019m asking myself what do I consider fun things? I\u2019m going to make a list (is list making fun?) and you could try this exercise too.<\/p>\n

Name 3-5 experiences in the last month that you would say were SO FUN? If you are anything like me, this is not so easy to do.<\/p>\n

Catherine also suggests identifying the \u201cFun Magnets\u201d in your life: the people whose energy brings that playful part of you alive. Who makes you laugh, helps you take things less seriously, and lets you forget your to-do list and the time? It might be the people you sing with, golf with, dance with, make music with, or share any hobby that brings flow, playfulness, and connection to the surface. Those people.<\/p>\n

This book is making me think more intentionally about the fun in my life, instead of leaving it to chance. I know what\u2014and who\u2014brings me joy, and I want more of that around me. These moments feel essential to cultivating a happy, full, lekker, creative life. Fun is more than just fun; it is life-giving, energizing, replenishing, and connecting.<\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s to more fun moments as adults. Let\u2019s grow them, name them and prioritize our time and our people so we can have them!! Woot!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>