Dance Like No One is Looking…

Love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like no one is listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” I love that quote from Mr. William Purkey (an education professor).

It gets at the heart of the pace and intensity we can slip into in this life. It’s a great reminder not to let good times pass you by.

It’s time to lighten up. We take ourselves far too seriously, too often. Life’s a lot more fun when we loosen up and enjoy the journey. And, learn to laugh more. Kids have it right. They laugh 2-300X a day…compared to an adult’s measly 10-14.

Laughter really is good medicine. It relieves stress and releases endorphins. Kind of like running–or lifting. Hey, just listen to me sing sometime…and you’ll get a good laugh. That’s OK, I enjoy it too much not to.

So, are you ready to have some fun? Find joy, laugh easily. Forgive yourself & others. Look at life through a child’s eyes.
And enjoy it.

I know I am. I have good tunes on now. I am having dinner with an old friend from High School tonight. I’m swimming in an open water clinic tomorrow and cycling with good friends afterwards. I’m sure we will have some good laughs. Just climbing into a wet suit is entertaining. Walking in one is equally hilarious. Good times.

Lighten up, have some fun.

And, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there.