We should shift our focus to the journey of life a little more and enjoy the path we are on, instead of getting caught up with the destination we are all heading towards - death. Children are masters of this because they know how to live in the moment, and this is achievable by adults as well if we facilitate our imagination with an open-mind. What a win-win situation, you put your children in the right environment and they will teach you how to have fun in life! For instance, if you ask an adult to stay in an empty room for 2 hours, it is very likely they will sit there and wait for the end of the 2 hours. However, if you ask a child to do the same, they might use their imagination to create a game, an empty room can become a cave named “The Bunker” with pirates who could attack, all they need is a little bit of passion and imagination. Before you know it, they have a 5-bedroom cave house in the rocks and sea creatures as pets. All it takes them is the freedom to explore without the limitation of fear. Keep in mind that most missed opportunities, whether it is for our career or love, happens due to the limitation we set for ourselves as we age.
While some can afford the opportunity to kayak across the ocean to explore those deserted islands, others might only be able to go to the park downstairs, but that should not limit our freedom to live in the moment. Take your children to a random location, whether it is your living room or a local park, ask your children to create a game of their own and facilitate your imagination with them, soon you will learn there is no limit to having fun when you have a heart for adventure. Tattoo the joy of adventure in your heart and implement it into your own life, dodging and weaving through crowds or sneaking through the office like a ninja. People may think you are a little crazy, but craziness may just be the thing we all need!
The more you learn to live in the moment, the more wonderful instances you will be able to find in the midst of a far too serious life. Remember to spend time with your children, for we can learn from them just as much as they will learn from us in this journey of life, and they will love you for it. They will learn the meaning of a good time from you, and who knows, you might even find you have the most energetic gym partners who make every workout enjoyable.
The is the end of Step 10 and hopefully it becomes your step into your most fulfilled, fittest, and happiest life.