There is a handwritten note on our refrigerator to my wife from an 8 year old girl that says: “Slow down and make time to play games. Have fun. Everyone I know just keeps working. I have to play all by myself. So slow down.” It’s a constant reminder for me of the balance that is easy to forget.
It’s amazing how kids can cut right to the heart of things. They don’t really understand deadlines at work or the artificial priority some things have. They don’t really understand financial struggles or the other compounding stresses of our lives. But they do understand the value of play. They do understand the value of quality time. And they know the difference between distracted attention and undivided attention.
As we begin the often hectic holiday season, don’t forget to give the gift of time. Play a game with a child, a sibling, or the whole family. Your time, your love, and your undivided attention are very valuable gifts that don’t cost you anything. But their worth is priceless.
Chad Hess
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