You will need to plan this encounter and set aside time for it.
Think of one thing you can do that you will really enjoy: it may be engaging in a hobby or sport; tapping into your creative nature through some artwork or music; playing a board game with family or friends; watching a movie; relaxing with a nice glass of wine… The possibilities are endless.
Engage with your activity. Enjoy it.
Afterwards (this doesn’t need to be straight afterwards; indeed it may well be better not) set aside some time to reflect on the activity.
- How did you feel while you were taking part in this activity of play?
- What does the activity and your feelings about it tell you about yourself; about God; about the world?
Thank God for the gift of play.