Believe in Boundaries

REMEMBER TO PLAY AFTER EVERY STORM.

—Mattie Stepanek

TAKE ACTION

FOR YOUR COMMUNITY: Host a community goofy challenge. Maybe it is a sidewalk chalk drawing competition. Maybe it is a neighborhood talent show. Or maybe it is a street carnival, and every family is responsible for a goofy station. Organize it…then have a blast.

FOR YOUR FAMILY: Family game nights are a must for every family. Put them on the calendar, and never miss one. Each game night, ask one another, “Can you play today?” Then plan something fun together and play. Doesn’t get any easier than this.

FOR YOU: Spend some time thinking about the games you used to like to play the most, the games you currently enjoy, or maybe some that you have never played before but you would like to. Pickleball, anyone? Pick one and go play. Just promise to smile and laugh a lot.

THIS WEEK... Lend a Hand

TAKE ACTION

FOR YOUR COMMUNITY: As a family, write out a bunch of sweet and uplifting sayings on Post-it notes. The more the merrier. Then take them out into your community, and stick them in random places for people to enjoy. Congratulations on bringing smiles to your community.

FOR YOUR FAMILY: Do a fun family project where everyone can lend a hand. Maybe it is something that already exists, like a local escape room. Or maybe you put together a play and invite friends, neighbors, and other family members to enjoy. Just make sure everyone can lend their hand.

FOR YOU: Are you good at asking for and receiving help? If not, instead of seeing it as weakness or something negative, see it as a fun opportunity to do life together with someone. If you focus on being appreciative and having fun, you’ll never want to fly solo again.

THE PURPOSE OF HUMAN LIFE IS TO SERVE, AND TO SHOW COMPASSION AND THE WILL TO HELP OTHERS.

—Albert Schweitzer