Playing

Playing


I will not look for soul today. I will not search or hack at the sediment that sits in its way. Today I will let soul chase after me – like children on a playground we will play tag, soul and I. I will hide in excited anticipation to be found and when I am, I will fuss and stamp my feet. I will whine and be a sore loser and then make up with soul, all to keep the game going-to keep it fun, lively and involving. But all the time, I will be easy to find. I will hide in obvious places and make noises. I will be a good playmate; the idea will be to keep playing – not to win or lose. Today I will take for granted that soul wants to be with me as much as I want to be with soul.
I’m hiding-come find me.
To play is to be unfettered and unconditional, to perform actions that are intrinsically satisfying, to sing, dance and laugh. . . . As players, then the gods are revealed to be delightful, joyful, graceful beings whose actions are completely spontaneous, unconditional, and expressive of their transcendent completeness and freedom.
David R. Kinsley
@ Tian Dayton PhD
From Forgiving and Moving On, The Soul’s Companion, One Foot in Front of the Other, Health Communications