~ George Herman “Babe” Ruth

For the Sheer Love of It! is what our cover shouts. This June/July issue focuses on Creative Passion, Abundance and Prosperity – and since it’s Father’s Day and summer, we’ve got Baseball for the “boys.”

“Timing is Everything”

I just love it when things “coincidentally” work out. Having completed the first draft of this editorial, Andrea & I headed out to a benefit Rock concert, which was comprised of a variety of acts. As I’m watching the first act, I’m thinking, “These older guys look absolutely ridiculous – the outfits, screaming and jumping around the stage, … grow up already!” Still grimacing two acts in, my face suddenly, and widely, stretched out into a huge grin. But this was NOT a response to anything funny, but rather the facial expression of total mortification. Barely two hours earlier – in this column – I had extolled the benefits of doing things for the sheer love and fun of it. WHAT A HYPOCRITE. And this is coming from a 52 year-old who plays baseball with other 50 year-olds, who run around the field in brightly colored uniforms … yelling and screaming.

The rest of the show was a blast. Oh, for good measure, here’s another coincidence that occurred to me after the fact: we “just happen” to have an article on synchronicity in this issue.

So I’ve got to ask you this: when was the last time you regularly participated in anything solely for the sheer love of it? It doesn’t count if it’s work related, or involved financial remuneration. And, not because of any family obligations. But rather, engaging in an activity or pursuit, simply because it is fun and brings you real joy and happiness.

I hope your response is not “I can’t remember,” or “Not since I was a kid.” How many of us are completely entrained by our day-to-day obligations, stressed by our financial restraints, restricted by our partner, and/or guilt-ridden for “wasting” time on non-income producing dalliances. My experience of literally “getting back in the game” – playing in the Men’s Senior Baseball League – convinced me that enjoying a fun activity – simply for its own sake –makes the rest of life, a whole lot easier to deal with.

Special Edition Issue

Our next issue – August/September, marks the 25th Anniversary of Creations Magazine. Befitting the occasion, this will be a special edition. If you’ve been thinking of joining us, this is your chance to be part of history. We guarantee, this will be our only 25th Anniversary Issue.

In Peace & Gratitude,

P.S. The older gent on the cover is 74 years old and still playing.