Tip #27: Play with Crayons
I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”
-Albert Einstein
I haven’t used crayons in so long. Recently, my incredible fiancé, Ben, bought me a special surprise – a jumbo package of 64 Crayons. I found so much enjoyment through doodling on a blank coloring page. I could do no wrong. It is so liberating to find something with absolutely no expectations attached to it.
Now, take out a piece of paper and some crayons and just start doodling. Write and draw and scribble and then do it all over again. The goal is to have fun and not worry about the outcome.
When no expectations are tied to an activity, you can focus on the process and not the outcome. There is only one goal: have fun and explore something new. If preschoolers can do it, we certainly can as well. Find the child within you and take time to let go.
Take Home Message:
By letting go of expectations, you are embracing life.
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