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Defining Fun

It's interesting that everyone defines "fun" differently. Some call waking up early for a long bike ride fun, but others consider sleeping late way more fun. To some people, fun means organizing. To others, fun means making a mess. Caving and skydiving are in some people's definitions of fun (but definitely not mine!).

To state the obvious, God did not make us cookie cutter people who all find the same activities entertaining. This concept makes life both interesting and challenging. For example, I was the one person in my family who did not enjoy roller coasters or overtly adventurous things. This complicated trips to Six Flags ("Who's going to sit this ride out and wait with Leigh?") and certainly ruled out skiing as a vacation activity for my family. However, it also allowed my family to learn about things I found fun that did not really interest them, like scrapbooking.

I tend to not be great at relaxing or making time for leisure, but I have been reminded more and more lately how important and beneficial relaxing is for our bodies, minds and relationships with others. I could go on and on about the benefits of making it a priority - better sleep, easier concentration, more positive mood, etc., etc.

I encourage you to make time for fun this week! Even if it's just an hour on the weekend doing something that you love, do it. Even better, make a little time each day to do something that makes you smile. Your body, mind, boss, significant others, roommates and friends will reap benefits from your leisure time.

AND - in case you are wondering - what does a non-adventure lover find fun? Going out to eat with my husband, enjoying a good book at the pool, exercising with my family, blogging, catching a TLC show ...just to name a few of things in MY definition of fun!

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