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Angel of Play
We all need to take time out from our busy schedules now and again so
we can have some "Play time". Most of us are taught that in order to
get anywhere in life, we must work hard and struggle without regard to
our other needs, including the need for play. Yet, this constant
striving is precisely what keeps us from ever arriving, at least not
to a destination we really want to arrive at. Its when we have taken
some time out, allowed ourselves to have some fun now and again, to be
as the child we once were, that miracles and magic become possible.
This is what this Angel has come to remind you.
It is said that only when one is as a little child, can one enter the
kingdom of Heaven. Think of what being a child and playing means to
you. Think of the innocence and sense of wonder and awe at the world
that many children feel. Too often as adults we tend to see the world
as being rather old and weary, the same old things, the same old
routines and the same old experiences day after day. Eventually we
stop expecting that anything new and wonderful may happen in our
lives. Good things happen to "other people", not us. Fun is something
we may have when we retire and have the time to do something we would
really enjoy. We don't stop to think that all our striving is really
setting us up for an old age that is neither filled with health or
joyful. Do you know someone who is in their "golden years" and totally
enjoying every moment of life to the fullest? Chances are, this person
spent a fair amount of time allowing themselves time for play and joy
along with fulfilling their daily responsibilities when they were
younger. Life can become very sour and bitter when we do not allow
ourselves this time, for play helps to rejuvenate us and keep us
young! The Angel of Play is always trying to get us to take a break
from our chores and duties when the time is appropriate for she knows
that if we do, we shall return to duties feeling refreshed and much
more relaxed. This in turn will allows us to accomplish far more than
pushing ourselves too far over our natural physical limits!
One afternoon while out driving I was noticing how one motorist was
being very aggressive and taking risks trying to get a car length or
two ahead of everyone else. Obviously this person was in a terrible
hurry and it flashed through my mind that eventually, she would be in
an accident that would insure she wasn't going to get anywhere quickly
for the rest of that day, at least! Then I felt this Angel tap me on
the shoulder and heard her whisper "Each of you does this same thing
when you are trying to accomplish one more thing in your day instead
of taking some time to come play with me. I could help you get so much
further faster if you would just take some time to play!" Taking an
hour here or there to play may help to keep your immune system boosted
which means you won't get the cold/flu/plague that everyone else is
coming down with. Taking time to play and relax may help you avoid a
heart attack or stroke in your later years. It may even help you avoid
cancer. Play time means we let go of all the things that we think we
"should" be doing and do something instead that we find fun and
enjoyable.
Adults can really learn from this Angel and her companions, Children,
about what it means to really have fun! Play doesn't have to cost you
a dime. You can sit in the park and feed the swans or Ducks as I
always loved doing as a child and which I considered to be great play
because I also made up names for each bird and gave them different
"jobs". One might be Mr. Trimbly and he works in an accounting office
and lives with his mum. Another was Mrs. Farraday who had five
children and a husband who sailed the high seas. I still do this from
time to time, and for me this is great play time and also a wonderful
work out for the imagination. Which stimulates creativity. Which
stimulates good ideas that can be turned into something useful for
myself and others. Which can then be used to help me and others
prosper and grow. All from taking a little bit of time to go sit in
the park and play with the birds! Maybe fun for you is getting out
some paints and brushes and seeing what your strokes upon the paper
create. Are you a budding artist that just needs some time to develop
your skills and talents? Flying a kite with your children is a
wonderful way to spend real time with them and helps to strengthen the
bond of love between you. This will pay off as they move into their
teenage years, trust me! It will also help to support and heal your
own Inner Child as well as your Inner Adolescent. The Inner Child
tends to act out when we don't take the time to have fun and play, it
gets terribly weary of being expected to just sit inside of you while
you work all the time! For those of you who experienced a very
difficult childhood, there is no greater healer than taking your own
Inner Child out for a play date and I do speak from personal
experience. We all tend to want to "work" through things. This Angel
suggests we try a different approach - how can we "PLAY" through
things, instead? Certainly playing is much more fun! Notice too how
quickly children grow and mature and then suddenly they become adults.
All of a sudden what came so naturally, the ability to easily grow and
thrive, comes to a halt. This Angel says its because we have stopped
playing! Play as children is what allowed us to grow so easily, play
is what allowed us to reach into adulthood to begin with! How sad that
we have forgotten the importance of playing! Yet we can have that joy
return to our lives, anytime that we are willing to be as a child once
again.
If there is something you have been wanting to manifest/create in your
life and it just does not seem to be happening no matter what you do,
try taking some time out to play. Make a firm commitment that you are
going to spend some time in play each week. You are going to let go of
all the things you think you should do or need to do or have to do.
For that time you are only going to focus on having fun, that's it!
Playing, having fun, feeling the joy, opens your heart chakra and
expands your aura. An open heart and a nice big, fluffy aura is
certain to attract the very things you have been seeking and yet
seemed so elusive. You will feel younger, look younger and act
younger. Your health will improve, your relationships with others,
including yourself, will improve. Your creativity, intuition and
productivity will skyrocket! You will be better able to attract many
good things to yourself with far less effort, worry and stress. You
may even find some long forgotten talents or dreams or ideas that you
can put to good use now that will open up a whole new way of life for
you. And all because you decided to listen to this lovely Angel and
spend some time in play!
What to watch for with this Angel's presence:
You may have a strong desire to do many of the things you did as a
child. Going to the park, playing "dress-up", coloring, even wanting
to purchase a plush toy at the toyshop that reminds you so much of the
beloved teddy bear you had as a child. Go ahead! This Angel is
encouraging you to have some fun!
The best way to work with the energy of this Angel is to make a list
of all the fun, play type things you would really love to do and yet
have not allowed in your life. Choose one thing and make a date to do
it! (and no canceling!)
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