I talked with my two-year-old grandson during one of our daily FaceTime calls, and he asked when I would come to his house to play with him again. I told him I had to work and I would be there soon. I also told him his play was very important, and it was his work. He is used to hearing that the adults in his life are busy “doing work”, and I could hear the happiness in his voice for my recognition of the significance of his activities. Then we talked about all the things we would do when we got together.

When I think about how much he has learned in the past two years, I am amazed. His play is his work. Using his creative imagination, he has transformed from a baby to a toddler and into a little boy. He does it effortlessly and has fun doing it.  

We could all benefit from bringing this kind of joy into our everyday tasks. The next time you are goal-setting or planning your next project, utilize your creative imagination. It is not just child's play.

Imagination 

Curiosity

Inner Action

Limitless

intelligence

Fun

       in the moment

creative

More than knowledge

infinite

Free

playful

Real

Desire, picturing, expecting

love