Being in a relationship is often about compromise. You pick out movies that you will both enjoy. Sometimes you go to events solely because it is important to your partner. This is all well and good—but for the first time in a while, you don’t have to consider anyone else. You are free to do whatever it is that you love.
It’s perfectly acceptable if you put down this book right now and go do something fun. The book will still be here when you get back.
What do you love to do? Walk on the beach? Go to the movies? Make jewelry? Wrestle sharks? I don’t care—whatever it is, your assignment is to do it. Make a list of at least 10 activities that bring you pleasure. Then start checking them off as you diligently accomplish them all. Your list will probably grow as you start allowing yourself all of this time for play.
This is the perfect moment for you to take that class, go to that concert, learn acrobatics, dance your heart out, go to art shows, make weekend excursions to places you’ve never been. Take yourself out on dates—you can do whatever makes your little heart content.
Of course (like all the steps in this book), being in a relationship is no reason not to do what you love. But right now you have a special creative license. Acting on your impulses and long lost dreams is a great way to get back into the flow of you. It will dissipate any stuck energy that you feel and lift any depression that may be lingering. Playing heartily is necessary for any spirit, but it is especially essential for you right now.
This is an excerpt from From Heartbreak to Wholeness: 12 Steps to Healing from Break-up. Stay tuned for more excerpts as Aimée walks you through the steps. Go to www.spreadingblessings.com to get your free ebook copy.
