Refreshed and alive

Parents should keep life flowing, clear, refreshed and alive.

not a quote from, but goes well with SandraDodd.com/joy
photo by Sandra Dodd

Games

Games can be family history, and art. Games can be culture and togetherness.

It's okay if games are old and made of wood, and seeds or stones. Some use cards, dice, markers. Don't worry about it if they involve computers, or smart phones and long walks.

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photo by Pushpa Ramachandran

Be brave; have fun

Be curious. Be open-minded! Beyond this, or behind that, are other things. Peek. A joyful attitude is your best tool.

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Quantity and quality

Here's an idea that will work with just about every aspect of life:
Every time you make a decision, wait until you've thought of two choices and choose the better one.


It seems simple, but I was surprised, when I thought of that way to ratchet the quality of life up, to find how many times I was acting without really thinking.

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Sensational

Sensational Sensation Senses Color, texture, scent. Sound. Taste. Let your days be sensational.

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photo by Hinano
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Gratitude

It's good to be grateful for all the things we have.

Sometimes it can help to be grateful to have less, fewer, not as much, as might cause us difficulty. Be grateful for having just enough.

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photo by Chrissy Florence
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Laughing and wondering

People learn by playing, thinking and amazing themselves. They learn while they're laughing at something surprising, and they learn while they're wondering "What the heck is this!?"

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photo by Celeste Burke
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