"In reality, we are still children. We want to find a playmate for our thoughts and feelings."
- Dr. Wilhelm Stekhel -

The truth is human beings crave connection, we all want playmates. Whether it be with family, friends, creative partners, or a significant other, we share in common the hankering to romp around with the other kids on that glorious playground called 'Relationship'.

Whether we admit it or not, we like to share our toys. Sharing our thoughts, feelings, fears, visions, and dreams with a playmate creates a space of delight and intimacy, where we give of ourselves and where we can be truly received. Relationship is the field where we frolic with our values and passions, where we somersault through much of our learning and growth. It's the playground where we tend to be the most alive and the most challenged - it's where the action is. In some relationships we have nothing but good clean fun, while in others we spend a lot of time rolling around in the mud. And in some relationships, it seems like no matter how we play, we come away with more hurt than a couple of freshly scraped knees.

This week, take time to visit your playgrounds. Begin with your relationship with Self, and then take your noticing out to play with others. What do your relationships look like? Who are your playmates? Which toys are you sharing and which are you hiding in the toy box? What rules are you and your playmates making up? Does your playground boost and swing out the big vision you hold for yourself, or is it time to take your toys and go home?

Be courageous and have fun with this. And remember, I always say no matter where, how, or with whom you're playing in the game of life . . . . . . . . . You're "IT"!

With childlike joy and enthusiasm,

Coachgail
BOLD MOVES
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