Love and time

February brings with it thoughts of love; so let’s have some fun thinking about love in a deconstructed way for the next 10 days or so. 

Love, deconstructed #1:

Love & time.

When I met The Captain (years ago), we spent more than a few evenings playing chess at the Manisses Hotel parlor on Block Island, Rhode Island. (They serve the most amazing flaming coffees there, but I digress.) The game of chess is a perfect metaphor for love: complicated, strategic, exhausting, and exciting; and it takes time. 

You can learn a lot about your opponent over a few games of chess.

Spending time being playful creates fertile soil to spread, ignite or reignite love.

 

Think about how precious that combination is in today’s fast-paced world that takes the one-to-one interaction out of almost everything.

Flaming coffees at the Manisses Hotel

Try this: Vandermint; a dutch chocolate & mint liqueur in your coffee. It’s not overly sweet – the perfect after dinner drink accompaniment to a game of chess. 

(The importer has limited distribution, you’ll have to spend some time searching for it. )

Spend some time exercising your inner playfulness this week and see what happens.

• Drag out the chess or checkers.
• Throw the ball for your dog.
• Shoot hoops with your kids
• Play a card game — War, Rummy, Solitaire.
• Clear a table and spend time putting a puzzle together.

The Captain taught the boys how to play chess this year. If you want to teach your kids or learn yourself there’s a great game called No Stress Chess that has over 200 5-starred reviews on Amazon. One side teaches the moves with helpful cards and hints. When you’re ready to try it on your own, flip the board over. (Amazon.com):

Time spent being playful elevates life from the mundane and catches you in the present moment; where love can be found.

““One day spent with someone you love can change everything.”
― Mitch Albom, For One More Day. 

 

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