Grant, full permission to not. Not productivity juice, isms. Love the clip, I never plan to be European. I also love that F wasn’t needed to be fun and funny which is overdone.
I really love this. I understand the importance of playing hooky, and did so in my younger years without knowing that this was what I was doing—taking a break from being bullied, from being unchallenged with schoolwork, and having time to do the things I loved—drawing, writing, knitting something that didn’t follow a pattern for one of my dolls—I was always creating on these days. It was one of the times I knew true happiness. Playing hooky can be necessary for mental health when you’re dealing with difficult situations. It’s important to take time for yourself—we all need this now and then. 🫶
It's true, some of my happiest times are when I've played hooky. Sounds like you did in a wonderful way: to be creative, to be yourself. I hope you have many happy hooky days ahead ...
I wonder if the idea of playing hooky is age-related? (no, I'm not talking about something like age-related macular degeneration!) When I was "younger" I never really considered playing hooky; I was always serious and committed to my work. And now that I'm "older", I understand that playing hooky is an attraction to and for my writing, not when I used to think I was stepping away from it.
I played a fair amount of hooky growing up—from school, from work, etc.—but I felt guilty about it. I don't think I had the capability to see it as a nourishing and necessary activity. The thing is ... as I write this, I realize how I'm still wired to feel guilty about it. Which means I need to practice it more.
Wait. If I’m supposed to do what I’m not supposed to do, aren’t I not supposed to not do what I’m not supposed to not do?
Exactly. Just say no. By saying yes. To no. And then repeat. Until you're doing the right thing. Which is the wrong thing. Understand?
I better write that down
I will take this as a call to action. Thank you!
Hooky diligently!
Thanks for articulating the rebellion. I am here to sign up for non-duty, sir.
Now there's a commitment to being in service of not showing up!
Grant, full permission to not. Not productivity juice, isms. Love the clip, I never plan to be European. I also love that F wasn’t needed to be fun and funny which is overdone.
Back to my nap ministry or becoming a walrus.
Well done.
Thanks, Prajna! Perfect: "Back to my nap ministry or becoming a walrus."
Playing hooky is like what happens to my mind as I drift into or out of a nap. And my mind flies.
Good definition!
Timely! I hope all your readers will listen to Write-minded tomorrow for more on playing hooky! :)
I really love this. I understand the importance of playing hooky, and did so in my younger years without knowing that this was what I was doing—taking a break from being bullied, from being unchallenged with schoolwork, and having time to do the things I loved—drawing, writing, knitting something that didn’t follow a pattern for one of my dolls—I was always creating on these days. It was one of the times I knew true happiness. Playing hooky can be necessary for mental health when you’re dealing with difficult situations. It’s important to take time for yourself—we all need this now and then. 🫶
It's true, some of my happiest times are when I've played hooky. Sounds like you did in a wonderful way: to be creative, to be yourself. I hope you have many happy hooky days ahead ...
Thank you, Grant 🫶
Yes! (And thanks for the Ferris Buehler clip!)
I should watch that Ferris Bueller clip once a month.
This is such a gift today, Grant! I too often berate myself for not doing enough and this felt so liberating to read. Thank you!
Thanks, Cathy! Here's to the liberation of playing hooky!
Thank you for this Grant. I had to restack with a note👍
I wonder if the idea of playing hooky is age-related? (no, I'm not talking about something like age-related macular degeneration!) When I was "younger" I never really considered playing hooky; I was always serious and committed to my work. And now that I'm "older", I understand that playing hooky is an attraction to and for my writing, not when I used to think I was stepping away from it.
I played a fair amount of hooky growing up—from school, from work, etc.—but I felt guilty about it. I don't think I had the capability to see it as a nourishing and necessary activity. The thing is ... as I write this, I realize how I'm still wired to feel guilty about it. Which means I need to practice it more.
On a different post by Matthew Kelland he talked of how we need to take naps. So reading these two on the same day has set me up for the week 😆
Oh, that's good to know. I'm a devotee of the nap. It's my single favorite activity, or second, right after going to bed.
Oh I love going to bed. I love just lying there in the dark doing nothing. Joy!
making a mind "hospitable to unintended thoughts" - just what I needed to hear today. Loved this permission to play hooky today.
I really love that phrase. Enjoy your day of hooky!