Joy Take Flight (Kites) - Ice Cream for the Soul by Joy Koenig, MD - Personal Growth, Wellness, Healthy Lifestyle, Meditation, Inspiration

LET YOUR JOY TAKE FLIGHT
CATEGORY

        Meditation Game

DESCRIPTION

        Go fly a kite, or use one to decorate a wall.

INSTRUCTIONS

        Kites often represent colorful, light-hearted fun. By adding your own message to the body or tail of the kite, you can playfully ask the Universe for assistance, or send it your gratitude. Simply write or paint messages on the kite itself, or write them on strips of fabric tied to the tail of the kite.

        Box and sled style kites are relatively easy to make, in spite of how detailed and complex the instructions seem at first glance. There are many styles, each suited for a particular type of wind. If you search the internet using the terms "make your own" and "kite", you'll find all sorts of ideas and instructions for making your own kite. Don't forget to add your own string of ideas to your kite.

JOY'S JOURNEY

        One of my fondest childhood memories is that of my unsuccessful efforts to fly a kite. My best friend from grade school had a deep back yard -- one long enough that her dad could run and get a kite to loft into the air. She and I spent an entire afternoon trying to get a kite to stay up. I say "try" because we never succeed. We had a lot of fun, though, because we hadn't yet learned how to beat ourselves up when we failed.

        I love watching people fly their kites on the beach, because it reminds me of great it feels to try something new without the fear of failing.

Strong people are made by opposition
like kites that go up against the wind.
Frank Harris

Don't ignore the small things --
the kite flies because of its tail.
Hawaiian Proverb

Imagination is the highest kite that one can fly.
Lauren Bacall

Dr. Joy is available to present playful workshops (playshops) at your corporate training retreat, non profit organization gathering, or club membership meetings. She is located in Denver, Colorado, and travels throughout the US to deliver Serious Fun ™ Programs for personal growth, wellness, and inspiration. Please see the program pages for details and contact information.

This playful meditation activity is COPYRIGHTED. If you are a professional trainer, coach, human resources person, counselor, or therapist it is not ethical nor legal for you to use it or share it with your clients or those you supervise/train as part of your job. See the copyright notice on the front page of this e-book. Remember, character is what you do when no one is looking. Please take the high road, and pay me appropriately to use these materials professionally, even if you work for a church, school, non-profit or the government.