Family interaction, especially meaningful interaction that can bridge the gap between generations, can be difficult to navigate in our virtual culture.
If you have the opportunity to gather with friends, and those whom you call family, for some time this holiday season, there's a simple game that can be a great tool for nurturing and inspiring everyone present.
Everyone can play, everyone should play, and whomever does play, will come out a winner.
The game is called, 'What I love about....',
There are no age restrictions.
The rules couldn't be simpler.
Everyone sits in a circle, so that everyone can see everyone else.
Each player looks each other player, in turn, in the eyes and completes the sentence,
'What I love about...', with the name of the person whom they are looking at, and something they love about that person.
The game continues until everyone has, at least once, had a chance to speak.
A second or third time through can yield increasingly deeper levels.
Group hugs are allowed, but not mandatory.
Clearly the game, as simple as it may be in form, can be difficult to engage everyone in, and difficult to play for some.
Anyone whom finds it difficult should especially be encouraged to play.
Laugh along with anyone whom finds it cheesy or corny...and bring them in.
Be prepared to go first, so that you can set the tone and inspire the others.
Keep the game flowing in a joyful, humorous way and it can be very surprising, you'll learn as much about yourself as you learn about others.
So, come on now, don't be shy...dive in.
If you have the opportunity to gather with friends, and those whom you call family, for some time this holiday season, there's a simple game that can be a great tool for nurturing and inspiring everyone present.
Everyone can play, everyone should play, and whomever does play, will come out a winner.
The game is called, 'What I love about....',
There are no age restrictions.
The rules couldn't be simpler.
Everyone sits in a circle, so that everyone can see everyone else.
Each player looks each other player, in turn, in the eyes and completes the sentence,
'What I love about...', with the name of the person whom they are looking at, and something they love about that person.
The game continues until everyone has, at least once, had a chance to speak.
A second or third time through can yield increasingly deeper levels.
Group hugs are allowed, but not mandatory.
Clearly the game, as simple as it may be in form, can be difficult to engage everyone in, and difficult to play for some.
Anyone whom finds it difficult should especially be encouraged to play.
Laugh along with anyone whom finds it cheesy or corny...and bring them in.
Be prepared to go first, so that you can set the tone and inspire the others.
Keep the game flowing in a joyful, humorous way and it can be very surprising, you'll learn as much about yourself as you learn about others.
So, come on now, don't be shy...dive in.
