The Power of Fun: Why fun is the key to a happy and healthy life

by Catherine Price

And be sure to take note of anything proactive that you did that sparked fun. Like, for example, this experience someone wrote to me about, which apparently was directly inspired by her participation in the Fun Squad. Today I was standing on the diving board of my parents’ pool, fully clothed, talking to my mother. I had this urge to jump into the pool with all of my clothes on. But I kept talking, kept nodding along in the conversation. And then I let out a humongous childish laugh and jumped into the pool. First of all, I want to be friends with that person. And second, I think it’s a great metaphor. We are all standing at the edge of a pool of potential fun. We’re tempted by it but can’t quite bring ourselves to jump. The trick is learning how to shed our inhibitions, say yes to our inner urges, and find the courage to dive in.