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I like to think that I remember playing outside when I was 5 but let’s be honest, that was a long time ago. I can’t even remember the last time I goofed around with someone outside but that’s fair since I’m basically a hermit and rarely go outside. 

Ok so I’m a hermit and rarely go outside but what about the people who actually can’t go outside due to health reasons? Maybe playing outside doesn’t have to mean running around in circles until you’re out of breath and dizzy. Maybe it’s letting your mind roam free, letting it play outside the box. No thinking necessary, just doing.

After all, isn’t that what playing is at its core? I’m not talking about games with a bunch of rules, I’m talking about when you were a kid and you played by yourself and you still had fun before all the rules came around. 

So maybe this is our reminder that sometimes we just need to let loose and give our brain a break by playing outside the box. Who knows? You might think of something new when you let yourself be free and if you don’t, you still let yourself play and that’s a win in my book. 

When was the last time you took some time out for yourself and played? 

With love,

Ayla

ps Some ice cream sounds really good about now. 

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