Playing
I will not look for soul today. I will not search or hack at the sediment that sits in its way. Today I will let soul chase after me – like children on a playground we will play tag, soul and I. I will hide in excited anticipation to be found and when I am, I will fuss and stamp my feet. I will whine and be a sore loser and then make up with soul, all to keep the game going-to keep it fun, lively and involving. But all the time, I will be easy to find. I will hide in obvious places and make noises. I will be a good playmate; the idea will be to keep playing – not to win or lose. Today I will take for granted that soul wants to be with me as much as I want to be with soul.
I’m hiding-come find me.
To play is to be unfettered and unconditional, to perform actions that are intrinsically satisfying, to sing, dance and laugh. . . . As players, then the gods are revealed to be delightful, joyful, graceful beings whose actions are completely spontaneous, unconditional, and expressive of their transcendent completeness and freedom.
David R. Kinsley
David R. Kinsley
@ Tian Dayton PhD
From Forgiving and Moving On, The Soul’s Companion, One Foot in Front of the Other, Health Communications
From Forgiving and Moving On, The Soul’s Companion, One Foot in Front of the Other, Health Communications