Relief For A Busy Mind

What was the last thing you did for play or fun?
Jet Pack Prompt 12/20/25


“Sometimes you have to drop the rake and play in the leaves.” (Douglas V’Soske)

I never assume that something I do for play will be considered fun. So let’s just say I found recreational leisure today in my one mile walk along Old Tampa Bay in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. But given that I focused on the challenge of walking faster than normal on this chilly morning, it could not be considered in my mind as being accomplished in the spirit of fun.

So one way to improve the quality of my life with respect to these two concepts can better be accomplished by finding ways to accomplish both of them in one activity at the same time. Better choices must thus be made to reframe my constantly busy mindset concerning hobby play in a more enjoyable manner.

Take for instance I could better use my weekly yoga play to practice having more fun. That first of all means foregoing the compulsion to compete with others in difficult poses and instead just let my body do what it can. Also I should “let go” of thinking too much and in particular, meditate more on positive thoughts when given the opportunity at the end of each session. Engaging in “small talk” about common interests with other yoga classmates would produce more fun as well. Enjoy the photos from the St. Petersburg outing today.