20/08/2007 by Ellie at TFP.

All adults were children once but few remember it

-Saint Exupery-

Don’t Forget to Play!

On the theme of us being children and forgetting I am reminded of something that happened to me some months ago. Actually longer as it was pre my Talking for Peace days!

At that time I was more judgementa! I was quick to jump in with a quick diagnosis of anyone out there behaving in a way I thought unacceptable.

I was walking along the street when I saw a young man in his 20s in the middle of the road with a remote control car enjoying himself racing the car from side to side. My thoughts were oh stupid man and I was annoyed; by this time I was passing a painter on a ladder who looked my way. As I caught his eye I said in a disparaging way: ‘boys will be boys’ expecting him to be in agreement. To my added annoyance he replied ‘But he’s only playing; no harm in that.’

It took me 5 mins to reach my destination during which time I reflected on what had occured in this time I had a revelation! My annoyance had transformed to joyfulness. Had I not had an appointment I would have run back to the painter and thanked him for teaching me a lesson. It’s ok to play! It’s invigorating!

I often ask my clients when do they have fun/what do they do for fun. I realised I had not been brought up to play; playing was a waste of time. I am re-discovering the art of play. This has greatly helped in my relationship with my teenage son. When he is messing about throwing things at the bin etc I recognise this as his playfulness rather than making the judgement that he is doing things to annoy me.

With the Talking for Peace programmes I am often reminded of the need to abandon judgement and just to observe a situation and identify what has triggered my annoyance etc

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14/08/2007 by Ellie at TFP.

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14/08/2007 by Ellie at TFP.

We are changing our presentation format. Please contact us via telephone or email for further information. info@talkingforpeace.com or tel: +44(0)7895 9229 77

We  are starting free monthly tele sessions on Words That Change Actions. These will give you an introduction to our programmes.  They will run on the 4th Tuesday in each month starting on Tuesday 22 April 2008 at 2030hrs.  Visit our website’s workshop page to register for the class.

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