Playful

Playful. 

Bill Watterson, creator of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip stated in a commencement address that, "A playful mind is inquisitive." 

This past week I had an opportunity to spend time with my seven month old grandson. What I enjoyed most was watching him play with his toys. It was quite apparent that his 
inquisitiveness was related to each toy he reached for which predictably ended up in his 
mouth. Why is it that we so instinctively know to provide opportunities for play during childhood, but seem to think it no longer necessary in our later years? 

Remaining playful begins with being inquisitive. Looking for ways that things are connected, for patterns, and for novelty are all ways to remain inquisitive. 

One of my former co-workers and her husband are taking their children on a once-in-a-lifetime trip throughout Europe. Her youngest, who loves to bake, was thrilled to test out a Macaroon from a Parisian bakery. It was on her bucket list of things to do in Paris. 

Remaining open to new experiences allows the mind to stay playful. I think we 
can all take a lesson from this little adventurer that the best way to travel 
through life is to remain inquisitive and playful.