August was filled with opportunity for fun. The kids were finally all home together, camps were all over. There was finally time to get to the pool and museums.
I made myself aware that I wanted to focus more on fun this month. With that as my focus, I was able to approach doing things with a little more pep in my step. I wanted my attitude to reflect fun even if the museums were filled with people or I had to apply sunscreen for the second or third time. Yes, that was not the fun part, but the bigger picture was. We were at the pool, kids were happy, I was happy to sit and do nothing in the water but make sure kids were safe. Fun didn't have to be jumping out of an airplane (I'm not exactly sure I'd have fun doing that). My fun had to be just that - my fun. What would be fun for me?
Midmonth, my fun fizzled slightly. I refocused. I was challenged to do the ALS ice bucket challenge. At first, I was a little annoyed with the idea. I didn't have time to douse myself with a bucket of water. How could my sister do this to me?!?!? Then, I thought about it. That was fun-less me getting annoyed. The fun me I wanted to become would take the challenge and play. Once I accepted that it was fun (and for a good cause). I did it, and it was fun (and quite nice after my workout). Thinking fun, certainly helped me have more fun.
I want more fun in my life. I want fun for my family. I want grumpy, stressed out me to take a hike more often. And maybe she will if I keep challenging myself to look at a situation for the potential of fun that is possible. Even if sometimes, I've gotta create my own cheeky fun.
Next up: Evolve slow process - embrace the step by step, revel in the slow, sweet steps in the process.
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