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Push PLAY

In speaking about imbalance, we better release ourselves from the judgment of doing things wrong. Perhaps at one time not playing protected us from being clobbered or teased and ridiculed. That historical moment exists in a past; and we can’t give more energy to that imaginary shadow. In fact it probably helps more to consider holding onto the past as a type of play that no longer serves us but still involves us in an imaginary realm where we play with our own memories. Give permission not to play that way so often. Like certain habits, we might find we have to give permission several times. Assume it takes 4-5 times (or 6-8 times: how long have I been writing?) before we notice and we regain a sense of freedom. Think of this play like a ‘play’ button on a CD or computer. It helps to remind us that a ‘stop’ and also a ‘pause’ button exist. We acknowledge what happened, and that we succeeded in protecting our selves, but now a higher priority goes to returning to playgrounds in our imagination. Playgrounds appear more and more accessible for our enjoyment with simple attention and words of encouragement.