Many years ago, in my previous career incarnation as a massage therapist, I taught a workshop called "Play: A holistic approach to health." It was a weekend retreat held in the Santa Cruz mountains with a wacky group of Bay Area holistic practitioners.
I laid out costumes and hats for each person to wear, materials to collage, and children's books to read to each other. I wore a pink wig and used my twister game as a strapless dress. On the tunes? "I feel good" and "Twist and shout" (catch the irony). It was great fun, and even the most serious participant was glowing after.
Actually, what would have been funny is if I very seriously explained the theoretical mechanics of play and the impact that has on physiology over a powerpoint presentation. Dressed as a clown. Ha ha. Next time.
When's the last time you let yourself really play? Your assignment for the weekend is to go do so. Find a bowling alley, a playground, an ice skating rink, an improv class. Have at it.
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