Progression in All Things - Aspect: Play!

Progression in All Things - Aspect: Play!

     How in the world can we go from the topic of Time to the topic of Money to the topic of Play? How does one progress by playing? Well, I never defined Progress as only work. A huge misconception in the definition of Progress is "Progress is only work." I believe Progress is growing, experiencing, learning. Whether the medium of Progress comes in the form of work, school, play, or osmosis (during school naps), as long as you're moving from your current Reality to your Ideal reality you are Progressing.

 

     Humans are naturally social creatures. We interact with people on a daily basis. Or you'll eventually make friends with volleyballs and name them Wilson (see movie: Cast Away). Either way you'll find someone with whom you can socialize. The other side of this coin is if you're sick you don't want to interact with others. There are a list of reasons people shy away from others, ranging from physical illness ("Stay away - I have the flu!") to starfish illness ("Stay away - I'm not worth meeting you!") to chemo illness like anxiety and other feelings controlled by your hormones. Playing is a cure against these three types of illness and here's why:

PLAY TO RELAX

     Playing is in my book the number two de-stress-er, after number one "a good night's sleep." We hear the terms R&R (rest and relaxation), take a vacation, etc. Playing diverts your mind to puzzle-solving, to imagining, to something other than work. You stand on two legs - work and play. When you're tired of leaning on one you need to lean on the other or you get worn out. When you're sick playing strengthens the immune system - human interaction bolsters the immune system and, as they say, laughing boosts your immune system too. Playing with a positive attitude is healthy for the self esteem, which is what starfish attack. Playing in small increments can help anxiety or other chemo-induced feelings because you are not left to yourself and your feelings.

PLAY TO LEARN

 

     Children learn by playing. They figure out what they can do with different objects and by smashing them together to watch the interaction. The more you play blocks the more you'll be able to arrange the proverbial blocks of life - whether they be at work, at church, or at home. You'll be able to arrange pieces of your current-task-at-work puzzle into the best fit for your clients and your company. 

PLAY TO EARN

     What if you could play at work? You can have fun with your customers and coworkers, even if you're at that temporary job that you really, really, really dislike. The world is your oyster and you choose what you'll bring to the table. Those who play legally, morally, and ethically, usually earn more than those who don't. Because they're 1) noticed, 2) personable, and 3) applying playing to work - fitting those clients' needs into the grand puzzle of life.

     Here are a few tips for your success.
     A) Play with people in real life. Texting and games-through-apps is dandy but you don't have the same interactions digitally as you can physically. Sports, board games, and picnics are what it's all about.
     B) Play in moderation. Purely playing all day every day can become demotivating unless it's entwined with work. As in all things, a balance is needed to be successful.
     C) Play daily. Train yourself to play at work if you don't already. On the weekends go hiking, camping, or other things that'll get you out of your office cubicle (or if you're always outside try the opposite). On Sunday learn how to play with Infinite Intelligence. The universe has a sense of humor too.

     In conclusion playing and having fun is not a bad thing in moderation - that is generally accepted. However, what is not generally accepted is that playing is for you. You yourself. Take some time for yourself and have a blast!

Best wishes and mahalo,
Jason K Rivera

#pearlsofmankind, #mentoringpearls, #mentoringmonday, #infiniteintelligence

Progression in All Things - Aspect: Time

Progression in All Things - Aspect: Time

 

THE SEAT OF TIME

     Imagine you're sitting. You have a safety harness securing you to your seat. You lurch forward slowly but steadily and you grip your harness in anticipation. And then you realize you're a baby.

     Time starts slowly in the perspective of children. "Are we there yet?" Time can't pass fast enough for them. "Are we there now?" They have no idea about time which makes them some of the most (innocently) impatient people you'll ever know. "How about now?"

     Once I grasped the concept of time in my childhood, the world was my oyster. I could go where I wanted if I had time. I could do what I wanted if I had time. I could see what I wanted if I had time. But I didn't have time. I was on my parents' time. Or I was on the Board of Education's time.

     I remember the painful wait everyday for recess. And then again everyday for school's end. And then every year for summer. And then every semester for winter/spring break. And then every weekend after the work week.

     At that point on your seated harnessed ride, you're not a baby any more. You're an adult. You've had highs and lows. You've had track changes, lane changes, and life changes. Shouldn't the world be your oyster now?

     The answer is usually "no". Well, why not? Most likely if money owns you, then time owns you too. Time and money are conjoined twins. Where one flows the other follows. Where one is stopped the other takes the lead. Think about it. They are the Yin and the Yang of the universe, if you'll accept that money can mean any tradable good or resource.

KEEPERS OF TIME

     So instead of time keeping you at bay, when will you start keeping time? Use your time wisely...on doing what you say you're going to do when you say you're going to do it. A good person keeps time. A wise person keeps their commitments. A successful person keeps their commitments on time.

 

     People who don't keep their time are naturally not going to have a retirement these days. One of my biggest worries is that my generation and those after us, and even some before us, will not be able to retire but will have to compete for jobs with the younger generations. Will time be your friend or your foe when it's time to retire?

 

     Here are a few tips for your success:

     A) Stop wasting your time. Media recreation is fun but unless you're gaining valuable knowledge (as opposed to trivial knowledge), you're letting time slip through your fingers. Television is a good waste of time that disengages your brain from the real world. It's good at stirring emotions that could be better used elsewhere instead of on your couch. Go read books like The Richest Man in Babylon, or Think and Grow Rich. There are many other mind-enhancing, self-esteem bolstering things to read. Go make yourself a better person instead of watching other (fictional) characters become better people (or worse people).

     B) Structure your time. Chaos is another waster of time. How often have you seen an ill-prepared plan take much more time to fix and correct than a well-laid plan with backups A, B, and C? "Winging it" doesn't work as well. Since your day throws chaos at you, structure your morning and structure your evening. Easy in, easy out, right? For example, in the morning exercise, have a personal devotional to Infinite Intelligence, and have a personal devotional to improving yourself. In the evening, keep a journal (you're keeping time, right?), play with family or friends in person, and plan out the next day's chaos as best you can.

     C) Make money from your time. Find legal sources of passive income so your money makes your time make money. If you're an artist you can research online t-shirt companies and sell your art on t-shirts. If you find a good online company, you can keep the rights to your art and still make a residual (not a primary) income off of each ware that is sold. Or if you're in the position for some expert investing, learn about getting rental properties and start cashflowing there. There are always lines of income to be found, but you're not going to find them if you're watching the tube while sitting in chaos.

 

     In conclusion, time is a fleeting thing. We all know that. Those who are not prepared will have run out of oil for their lamps when the darkness comes. In my last post I posed this question:

 

     "I can afford my future with my mindset. Can you?"

 

     Afford = money. Future = time. Can you?

 

Mahalo and best wishes,

Jason K. Rivera

 

#pearlsofmankind, #mentoringpearls, #mentoringmonday