Weekend High

No, that’s not the right guess! This is not a message about drugs or getting high on illegal substances. This is the kind of fun we all look forward to on a day off work or a Friday afternoon at the start of a weekend (whether that’s in an office building or at home since we are still dealing with Covid-19).   
 
The calendar shows another weekend is approaching (amazing how that continues to show up!), so let's start thinking about how much enjoyment we really are getting out of life right now. We already know spending hour after hour in front of a TV is not healthy, especially for our brains, and is definitely discouraging. Click this: Learn More Here

We have the ability and freedom to tackle this habit now. What can we do to increase our purpose and fun? How do we meet new friends? Where is our creativity? Are we setting a good example for our kids and other single friends and family?  
 
Finding a life-hobby is the best answer to so many dilemmas. If we are bored, depressed, lonely, sad, lacking friends (female or male), or feeling fatigued, the answer is to get moving and stay involved with life! It's simply up to us. It only takes twenty-one days to create a new habit. We can do this!   
 
Grab a notebook/pen, start with the five human senses and create a list of activities that is missing from our lives. As a bonus, most of the following include clubs/groups to join (the friend aspect):  
 
Smell - Nature
gardening, visiting parks/sights, hiking, jogging, cycling, 
 
Taste - Cooking
baking, ethnic dishes, salads, sides, desserts. 
Volunteer idea: soup kitchen
 
Sound - Musical
Learn an instrument, enjoy dancing, attend concerts or the symphony.  Volunteer idea: join the worship band at church 

Touch - Games
board games, playing cards, chess/checkers, puzzles. 
Volunteer idea: senior center 
 
Sight - Library
reading/book clubs, computers, classes, book sales, books, DVDs, audio. 
Volunteer idea: children's hour
 
Now see if we can answer this question at our next friendly gathering: “So, what do you do for fun?"
 
“And now, dear...sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned...Then the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8-9 NLT).