Playing games could appeal to you more than usual today, and you may be feeling highly creative or playful. A need for imaginative play could lead you to seek opportunities that are fun. You also may want to engage in physical activities. If you're in the middle of a busy period and wondering whether making time for play could be a waste of time, remember that time spent at play can be extremely relaxing. Besides adding balance to your life, playful activities can help you release pent-up stress and tension. As you play, you begin to see the world with eyes that have been refreshed. Consider taking some time today to rediscover the joys of board games, drawing, or sharing humor with friends.

Play can be a profound source of relaxation that can help you rediscover your childlike qualities. Play, whether physical or imaginative, is active and requires your full engagement. As you immerse yourself in play, the mental space occupied by stressful thoughts and tension is gradually taken over by feelings of calm and happiness. Play has a positive effect on the body's energy levels, tends to dispel worry, and creates a state of mind that is calm, secure, firmly rooted in the present moment. When you play, you become at ease, and life becomes more pleasurable. Play today, and your leisure time will take on a new dimension as you express yourself.