Silliness

Sometimes, giving ourselves permission to be silly, to be playful nourishes & de-stresses our mind, body & spirit. Being child-like is not being childish. A sense of innocence, passion, mischief & adventure is a precious gift. Kids appreciate all that’s silly as a natural routine. Their grasp of intuitive humour & wit is instinctual with sparkling smiles!

As we get older, our innate ability to see the value of silliness diminishes. Work & life experiences take precedence over play. There is less incentive to be imaginative or inventive. In such moments, we can remember our foolish childhood – pleasures of donning funny costumes, reciting nonsensical poems, making up strange games, playing pranks & wild treasure hunts. This unabashed silliness boosted our vitality & joy. Often, we reject our energetic silliness, an inherent part of oneself. We think it’s at odds with adulthood or maturity. We play yet don’t lose ourselves in play, imaginations aren’t truly given a free rein. But, doodling, day dreaming, singing, dancing in rain are no less entertaining. Real immersive experiences.

Silliness is vital to our happiness. Precisely as so much of our life is materialistic or inescapably serious that silliness should get an equal priority. It ensures hilarity, brings spontaneous light hearted joy, rejuvenation & momentary freedom to just be. Mix a little naughtiness, some fantasy & playfulness with the serious stuff, so blissfully beautiful. Walt Disney – “the problem is that too many people have grown up!”