”Cultivating a whimsical life is a balm on the spirit while we are living in this age of darkness and anxiety. It is also a wonderful way of expressing a nature-based spiritual path and connecting with the world around you. I believe that especially today, working to balance ourselves to find happiness and to recognize what we have control over is part of successfully navigating this age. “ Source
The photo is from an event I was at the day before Halloween. The creative whimsy of dressing like a flower pot made me smile and I hope makes you smile as well. One of our participants in our Joy is an act of Resistance lunch group, again, no names, has engaged in acts of whimsy by purchasing inflatable costumes for her stints at protest events. Seeing her posts on Facebook always bring a smile. [And if you are reading this and ok with me posting some photos, please comment below and I’ll add them to this post.] For a guide on cultivating a whimsical life see the post “cultivating a whimsical life” as it provides a much better guide than I could write. Her guide includes:
Cultivating a sense of wonder
Cultivating curiosity
Play and unstructured time
Playful interactions with animals
Joy in simple things and simple living
Creating a sense of enchantment
And more…
When I was working we often talked about how to add whimsy to our work surroundings. I think one of our students heard us and it resulted in this photo.
So, what kinds of whimsy have you encountered or are added to your daily life lately?
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