Jason and I talk a lot about looking to children as teachers; miniature sherpas to show us how we should live a stress-free life filled with a childlike heart. Jason talked about this in his blog last fall. We saw a sherpa the other day while walking into the Georgia Aquarium (the world's largest aquarium). She was about three-years-old and couldn't contain her excitement as she ran alongside her parents towards the entrance. She had bright pink tights, a colorful skirt and black and pink cowboy boots. So cute! She was excited to be there. I can always learn a thing or two by observing the …
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5 Senses in San Francisco
Too often I find myself rushing through life, as if I can't get through my days fast enough. When I actually force myself to slow down and consciously make efforts to fight my Adultitis I am amazed at the little things I experience. The senses come alive!This week I got the chance to "delight in the little things" in San Francisco. Here are some of the things my five senses delighted in...1. Touch- It was amazing to feel the warm fortune cookies, as they came right off the line at the Fortune Cookie Factory. 2. Hearing- There was something very cool about hearing the bells on the …
Cartwheels on the Beach
This image speaks to me. I saw it on a very cool blog post entitled "Young at Heart" on the blog, Hope.Faith.Love. It challenges me. Am I really living my life like that? I sure want to. As I sat and listened to Jason speak today at one of his last of eight programs for January '07, I found myself hearing a sentence he shares regularly for the first time. …
The Rose Bowl Parade in Black and White
My passion lies in helping people go seek their hidden childlike spirit. I believe, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the world would be unimaginably better if everyone was just 10% more childlike (not sure how one would even measure that, so don't ask.) I do fear, however, that my plea comes across as an idealistic, free spirit, give peace a chance echo from the sixties. I assure you, I may be a dreamer, but I am no hippie. (I worshiped Alex P. Keaton, for crying out loud.) However, when we let our childlike spirit slowly slip away, life does get worse. We become more stressed, anxious, and …
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Open Your Eyes
A new year is upon us. Even though most resolutions will be long gone before the sea of red and pink Valentines start showing up at Target (should be any minute now), a new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on our lives and consider what's ahead. This year, I challenge you to look at life in a new way; through a child's eyes. It's simple, but not easy. Adultitis conditions us to see the world in a certain, homogenous, filtered way. What possibilities are right in front of you, if only you had the ability to really open your eyes? …
Adultitis Radio
As mentioned previously, Kim and I were guests on the Fletch & Dana morning show (WOLX 94.9) the other day. We were on for a few hours, and talked about the 8 Ways to Let Adultitis Ruin Your Holidays. We were able to ascertain the highlights, and they are now featured in the Media Room of Adultitis.org. If Jack Frost, The Grinch, and Ebeneezer Scrooge are your personal heroes this time of year, you won't want to miss this vital information. [tags]Fletch & Dana, Adultitis, Grinch, Scrooge, Jack Frost, WOLX[/tags] …
8 Ways to Let Adultitis Ruin Your Holidays
The holiday season is almost upon us. The snow starts falling, children get giddy, and families everywhere prepare to reunite. Things can get pretty hectic. If you're not careful, you can inadvertently have yourself a holly jolly Christmas. To avoid falling into such an unfortunate predicament, here is a guide to help you tap into your inner Adultitis, ensuring a completely stressed-out season. 1. Wait to do all of your Christmas shopping until sometime on Christmas Eve. It's easier to make decisions on what to buy when everything is picked over. 2. When decorating your home for the …
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Talking Adultitis with Fletch and Dana
Those of you who are in the Madison, Wisconsin listening area should tune in to the Fletch & Dana Show on WOLX 94.9 this Wednesday morning (12/6/06). Kim and I will be on from 6 a.m. to about 8:30 a.m. We'll be discussing Adultitis, and more specifically, how you can make sure it ruins your holiday season. Kim and I have been guests before, most recently to tell stories about The Escape Plan. Fletch and Dana are great, and if you're in the vacinity, it should be a fun way to start your day. [tags]Fletch, Dana, WOLX, Adultitis, holidays, Escape Plan[/tags] …
Stressed-out Families
Jason shared an alarming number the other day- 38.5. That is the average number of minutes parents spend in conversation with their children each week. Yikes. December 5th is "Communicate With Your Kids Day!" Just the fact that "they" had to make a day encouraging people to do this says a lot. I was inspired to explore this subject a step further. If the number 38.5 seems low to you, consider this example of a typical day in the life of a busy family, offered by Frank Coetzee, …
On Any Given Thursday
Back in February when we were finishing up The Escape Plan Jason shared on his blog about the long-lasting effects of Challenge #36, which was born out of some happenings from Challenge #33. Basically Jason's Dad, Walt, who was an active participant in the 40-Day Challenge, wore a bow tie to work and it was a big hit. It even helped him land a big sale. The Escape Plan Challenge was: Accessorize your wardrobe today with a touch of childhood. (Sidenote: I really looked forward to reading Walt's comments each day, sharing how he accomplished each challenge. If you haven't read them, start …