Comments on: Is This Fun to You? https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/ on Life and Love Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:48:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 By: LisaNotes https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-235036 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:30:07 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-235036 In reply to Deb Wolf.

It takes the guilt away when we allow ourselves to enjoy life the way God wired us, yes? Thanks, Deb!

]]> By: LisaNotes https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-235035 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:29:39 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-235035 In reply to saleslady371.

I’m not a pedicure person either, Mary. I’ll do my own toes, thank you very much. ha. We each enjoy life in different ways. Definitely fly Southwest when you can. They’re the cheapest where we live, but by far also the most fun. 🙂

]]> By: LisaNotes https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-235025 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:18:52 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-235025 In reply to Jean Wise.

Time playing with your grandkids sounds delightful, Jean! Glad you can do that. One day I hope to have grandkids to do that with too. 🙂

]]> By: Deb Wolf https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-235000 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:17:54 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-235000 Amen, Lisa! We are wired and gifted differently and that includes play! What great insight and an important reminder for us all! Thanks so much for sharing this at Faith ‘n Friends Blog Hop!

]]> By: saleslady371 https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-234999 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:17:00 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-234999 I realize I need to fly Southwest more! Haha. Love that dude. You wrote this for me. I want to be balanced and not so ultra responsible that I lack fun things every day, I like upbeat graphics or jokes. Not pedicures. When the girls want to have a fun girl’s time of it and get pedicures, I run the other way. They are not fun for me but hurt so much.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-234972 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 01:11:20 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-234972 In reply to LisaNotes.

good point about contemplatives enjoying play differently – I guess I want something to mean something too even relaxing. yes, I read for pleasure too but often skip reading. Lately I have been more intentionally about that. Today I took my three grandkids to the park – it was a beautiful day here in Ohio – and just took it all in. fun and play. Good and meaningful way to spend time. Now to smile and laugh more….LOL

]]> By: LisaNotes https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-234933 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:48:58 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-234933 In reply to Beth.

Thanks, Beth. To my advantage, my husband has learned through the years that he’s better off lessening my anxiety rather than increasing it. 🙂 I’m grateful. I do try to let loose and play “his” way too, but I appreciate that he never insists on it to my detriment. Our pastor had a sermon today on rest and it was a beautiful ending to this month of focusing on rest. He defined rest as also contentment, even in the middle of work. I pray that for all the workaholics in the world, including your son, that they also have peace and contentment in the midst of their work.

]]> By: Beth https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-234916 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 21:08:31 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-234916 First of all, Lisa, it sounds like you have one sensitive, flexible and caring husband! I’m so glad he didn’t push you to “have fun” if you were feeling increasing anxiety. Secondly, I love the insights you drew from this experience. I was just talking today with my youngest about the need for rest and play instead of constantly working. He is already a “workaholic”–much to my dismay as his overly concerned mama! But he’s also young and full of enthusiasm for what he is doing and creating each day–therefore, rest and play looks different to him. Thanks for this reminder, my friend! Wise words!

]]> By: LisaNotes https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-234897 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:18:15 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-234897 In reply to Kathryn Ross.

You’re right, Kathryn: we can definitely see a lot of play excess in pockets of our culture. When play gets out of balance, it becomes God-dishonoring. I love your last sentence to keep it honoring instead: “Seeking restoration in all things–“play” redeemed for innocence, goodness, and beauty.” Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: LisaNotes https://lisanotes.com/is-this-fun-to-you/#comment-234896 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:15:34 +0000 https://www.lisanotes.com/?p=10034#comment-234896 In reply to Lori.

Drill sergeant probably isn’t the compliment you were working for. ha. Stress does add a nuance to our personalities that doesn’t show up under normal circumstances. So maybe you’re due for some of those drives in the mountains, Lori. 🙂 Hope you get some play time in the midst of the move prep!

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