Hawaii brings visions of beaches, ocean, tropical flowers, fresh fruit and island music to the senses. It is one of those places that brings out the best in noticing the wonderful outdoors.
Playing more is part of losing stress, concern, anger, untoward feelings towards life in general. How better to play like a kid then to build a sand castle?
Fulfilling Feelings and Needs
This week if you live anywhere near a beach whether it is cold or warm go build a sand castle. Write a word about how it made you FEEL. Was it inspiring, engaging, calming, vibrant, engrossed or some other feeling?
What need do you get fulfilled by building a sand castle? You could feel present, stimulated, warmth, discovered, or participation. Any need that you have is a good one to acknowledge. Sometimes it takes playing to reconnect with what our personal needs are. Write a word about what you NEED and how building a sand castle fulfilled it.
How to Build a Sand Castle
If you haven’t built a sand castle in a while, or perhaps you have never build a sand castle here are some resources to give you sand castle tips, tricks and ideas. Don’t try to get too technical on your first one. The point is to enjoy the moment. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to play.
Sand Creatures and Castles: How To Build Them
If you don’t happen to live by some sand think of another kid thing you could do. Go do it. Then write a word about how you are FEELING and what you are NEEDING after you do it.
I’m doing it this week on a beach where my dogs can go. My dog in training gets to go play too… that’s what we call training here in Hawaii. Play!
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Jt Clough lives on the Big Island, Hawaii, and practices health, happiness and natural remedies, while working as a Habits Coach for people looking to live healthier and happier lives. She is a dog whisperer for our best friends; and studies natural dog remedies, nutrition and communication. Her latest e-book is 5K Training Guide | Running with Dogs.
Dionne, the Tea Priestess
February 20, 2012 at 8:30 am (13 years ago)I am so longing to get to the beach! Last time I was there I filled a plastic container full of sand so I could have part of it with me. My dog on the other hand can’t stand getting sand in her paws, so she gets boarded when we go to the beach.
Joy
February 23, 2012 at 8:34 am (13 years ago)A resounding yes! to all of this:)
I live in the marina, by the beach..and I appreciate every moment that I am here.
My children went to elementary school approximately two walking blocks from the beach..and school actually has a sandcastle day because some children who go there have not played on the beach. (Unbelievable, but true! And, yes sandcastle day teaches teamwork and imagination and building dreams..if adults had sandcastle day, just imagine how the world would be!).
Cathy | Treatment Talk
February 26, 2012 at 2:08 pm (13 years ago)Hi Jt,
Love this idea. Going back in time and being playful is good for the soul. I grew up near the beach and do live close to it part of the year. They have a great sandcastles contest in Newport Beach where I used to go as a kid every year. It’s very fun to see the artists at work.