EXPERIMENTING IN LIFE

I remember trekking down to the creek a mile from my house, peeling off my socks and sneakers, and squishing my feet down into the wet, sticky mud. If I was lucky, the mud farted, sending my friends and me into a fit of giggles that escalated over and over again at each muddy, explosive sploosh.

That was fun.

Would I do it tomorrow?

Honestly, I think the answer is yes. It still sounds fun, and farts will forever be funny, whether you’re a kid or not. So yes. Invite me to squish in some creek mud (if my schedule is open --- boorr-ing adult caveat) – I am 100 percent in!

What is your favorite fun kid memory? Is it something you’d do tomorrow?

Maybe your idea of fun is totally different now. Or maybe you don’t have any idea what fun means to you anymore. Oh boy, then, this will be fun: It’s time to experiment with your life to discover your idea of fun. It’s time to play. It’s time to get out there and seek the stuff that makes you smile.

There are a lot of important things in life. But I think one of the most important is that we live lives we enjoy. Ones in which we seek out the things that bring us happiness. Why, you might ask? Why not? What do you have to loose, besides a bummer mood?! Every day of your life adds up to your total lifespan. How are you living each day? Are you having any fun at all? The following pages will walk you through some ways to tap into and create fun in your lives, so buckle up (especially if bungee jumping is on your fun list).

Ahoy! Fun summer ahead!

XOXO - Aryn

WHY TRY TO HAVE FUN?

Do something every week just because it’s fun

Embrace Optimism

It feels good

It makes you feel alive

You feel more joy You give yourself permission to play

Believe you ’ re going to have fun (and let that optimism trickle throughout your life).

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

Take Your Dang Vacations!

Go for maximum enjoyment out of every little thing. That means being mindful as you enjoy them

–Henry Ford