
Defining ‘Make-Believe’

Albert Einstein said, "Imagination ... is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited and the imagination encircles the world."
Woah, what happened?! I was thinking of writing a light-hearted piece on make-believe or using ones imagination and I ended up down this cerebral path that’s positively KILLING my original inspiration!!! So back on track.
Jani Taylor’s piece "About Make-Believe" speaks to me because she remind us of the need for those precious moments when we get to escape the mundane, serious world (often with our children) and fuel our imaginations. As Ms. Taylor states,
“the world of make believe isn’t so much about escape as about renewal and healing.”I agree wholeheartedly with this statement, and I believe that in a world that is often too serious and often violent adults need heal from the world of adulthood that does take its toll on our hearts, minds, and even our souls. Many (myself included) seek moments of escape wherever our interests take us.
How to Practice Make-Believe Moments

-A feel good movie
-Put on a puppet show
-Sing Christmas songs anytime you want (Summer too)
-Sing like a rock star (shower or car)
-Enjoy your Christmas tree 365 days of the year
-Silly moments with friends or loved ones (charades anyone?)
-Reading or playing with a child
-Coloring (VERY therapeutic)
-Reading any work of fiction that fires the imagination
-Writing stories (or a blog…ha, ha, ha)
The possibilities are endless. Just good clean fun, and an opportunity to embrace our inner child. Go play!
Postscript: Hubby and I have been writing a children's trilogy together, and hope someday to have it published.
