“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21
What would really ruin the fun, is to add “true fun” to the list of things that you need to do this week! But maybe we could all look at how we choose to do some of the tasks or hobbies in our lives. How can you be less focused on outcomes and less judgemental towards yourself and others? Here are some ideas to try:
- Go for an amble somewhere beautiful. Don’t count your steps, or the minutes, or the calories burned. Invite a friend to go with you or take your dog. Just walk and look around. (This non-outcome based philosophy can be applied to many kinds of exercise!)
- Host a game night with friends. Get take out or something from the freezer department. Use paper plates or whatever takes the stress out of the situation for you.
- If hosting stresses you out, just meet your friends at a restaurant. Enjoy the fun of being together!
- Post this sentence somewhere prominent and repeat it to yourself whenever you see it: “I give myself permission to think about and prioritize my own fun without feeling selfish or irresponsible!”
We’d love to hear your ideas for having true fun. If you have one to share, reply to this post below in the comments section to share your ideas with our other Comfort and Joy readers.
Some Comfort and Joy was developed as a devotional resource that follows the rhythms and seasons of the liturgical year from an Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective.
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