Adults are complicated

If you having a crappy day, visit the playground.

Adults are full of worries. It's very difficult to find an adult who is smiling and is happy ALL THE TIME (like a child in the playground).
Even if you do find one, I bet you would think something is not right with him.
However, this is an exception when you are at the playground. Here, everyone is smiling and happily chatting over every milestone achieved by their offspring, like climbing up the stairs and sliding down the slide, successfully swinging without falling off and attempting to make new friends. If you look carefully, you'd notice a smile arched on the faces of almost every adult in the playground and it is very genuine.

I sat on a see-saw while watching my kids having a ball,  a young girl walks over and sits on the opposite bench. My initial reaction was to get up and vacate the seat so another child or her parents could play with her, but she insisted I stayed and play with her. She didn't say it out loud but it was expected of me, as if it was some sort of playground code or rule these young kids practised.

Immediately, I found myself smiling and guffawing encouraging words in hopes that I was being a wonderful playmate. I even exchanged friendly smiles with other adults there. Next thing I knew, I had forgotten about my crappy day and felt so much better.

Laughter is a magical act that can uplift ones spirit and do wondrous healing for your soul. So, if you think you are tired and want to be left alone (which is NOT an option with kids),
go to the park instead. Take your kids along and play a game of hide-and-seek or just chase them around the field. This sudden burst of energy and adrenaline pumping through your body will do you a lot of good, as shared by Prof. Robert Provine (It's a long and lengthy article but the gist of it, laughter can reduce anxiety and help reduce blood pressure)! "Come play with us. It could be the most important work you've ever done". 

So what you waiting for? Put down your Iphones, Androids or your laptops and go play with your children.

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