Fun

Fun is an important aspect of life that can easily be forgotten or pushed to the side for a later time. Life is not suppose to be serious all the time. In fact, why can't everything be fun?

I like to believe that not all situations are fun but fun can be brought into all situations.

In my opinion, fun is a state of mind. When you are having fun, life is easy. Problems turn into opportunities. Failures turn into lessons. Enemies turn into friends. Tears of pain turn into tears of joy.

Easier said than done. I get it. If you're going through a lawsuit it's hard to have fun. If you're going through a breakup, it's hard to have fun. If you just lost a loved one, it's hard to have fun. If you have no money, it's hard to have fun. Or is it?

Can you turn that lawsuit into a game in your head? Can you still have fun with the person you are no longer going to be in a relationship with? Can you focus on all the great memories you have of the loved one you just lost? Can you get creative and have fun with little to no money?

Like going to the gym, this is a muscle that needs to be worked out. What are you bringing into your environment to promote that fun and playful thinking?

For myself, I purchased a 1977 VW Camper Van. It's impossible to drive this thing without a smile on my face. I drive it everywhere I can and make sure to do some camping trips in it with my son. I've also started doing gymnastics and right now I'm skiing/snowboarding every weekend with the family. Doing things like this make it easier to bring a playful mindset to the more serious situations in my life.

Everybody will gravitate to the person with a genuine smile and playful outlook on life.