“Seek not achievement, but the joy of play.”
Earlier this year, I wrote about setting intentions, and one of my themes for 2024 is Embracing 'Playtime'. It might sound a bit quirky—why schedule playtime specifically?
But here’s the scoop: play hasn’t exactly been my thing. My schedule was always packed with doing stuff, not just being. Playtime? What’s that?
Two years ago, I boldly put "Playtime" on my vision board. I even bought a piano, a calligraphy pen, Zumba apps , hoping I’d magically become a fun-time wizard.
Spoiler alert: I didn’t. Despite having these cool toys, I never managed to carve out time to enjoy them. I knew I should, but finding time to play solo is harder than it sounds. I didn’t even try to attend a class or slot it into my calendar—nope.
But I kept that vision on my board, hoping my subconscious would catch the hint and guide me.
And then, plot twist!
My lovely sister’s family moved to Melbourne.
Suddenly, my playtime dreams started to come true.
My nieces’ school holidays turned into my ‘Play Dates’. We just hung out with no grand plans. They’d call me with the simplest of requests:
"Meko, sit here, knit with me."
"Meko, come here, draw with me."
"Meko, come here, look."
We sat, we knitted, we talked about things that would probably baffle any adult.
We played games that, from a grown-up perspective, might seem like a total waste of time.
But guess what?
We were just being—no agendas, no pressures—just pure, unadulterated being.
These moments were pure gold. They taught me that play isn’t about ticking off boxes or achieving anything. It’s about being present, enjoying the moment, and connecting with those around you in a wonderfully silly, carefree way.
So, here’s to 2024—a year where playtime isn’t just a dream on a vision board but a joyful reality I’m fully embracing, filled with giggles, knits, and doodles.
It’s a testament to the power of manifestation: it’s not about doing or trying but about simply being.
You don’t need to use your logical mind to create miracles;
the answers come when you release the need for them.
Yes, I’ve done it again.
