Comments on: Radical Fun… Insight from Martha

By: A Wish Come Clear » On Caregiving and Paradox: Growing Up to Be a Kid Again

A Wish Come Clear » On Caregiving and Paradox: Growing Up to Be a Kid Again — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:46:20 +0000

[...] the week, AC made me smile with her transparent enthusiasm. She reminded me a great deal of myself as a young girl, and in her company, I found myself longing [...]

By: rebecca @ altared spaces

rebecca @ altared spaces — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:29:54 +0000

Actually I’m pretty good at fun. I’m a little shy to admit this, however, because it makes me sound well-rested and that is a cardinal sin these days. Believe me I just can’t sleep. I’m one of those lucky people who needs very little sleep (yikes! another reason for people to hate me!)

I’m totally striking out here in the friend department.

Oh! It’s that approval thing! That’s probably why I got so good at having fun! So I’d have friends!

Or maybe I’m just a dork.

I like making goofy things like painted rocks and mud fights and I’m not afraid to invite people over for either or both. We just celebrated Decadent Day here where all the food for the potluck is either super sweet, chip-oriented or bacon. Wanna come?? We have a big water fight that, last year, blissfully turned into painted eachother with mud.

We also had a May Pole that was so short everyone had to duck to weave the strands of ribbon together. OK so I fail.

Every year, before I host this party, I get terribly nervous. No one will come. No one will like it. No one will play. This is because having fun is rather a vulnerable thing to do. So I get scared. Every time. That’s the deal.

By: A Wish Come Clear » Breaking News: Your Birthday is a Big Deal (As Are You).

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:46:57 +0000

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By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:25:10 +0000

I can’t wait to hear Martha’s results! This has worked wonders for me!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:39:50 +0000

This just warms my heart on so many levels. Thanks for sharing, Mar.

By: Charles McCool

Charles McCool — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:51:47 +0000

Wonderful.

Through the start of this post (around OK Plateau) I was sensing a need (opportunity) for Radical Fun Coach.

But, No, you eloquently and powerfully simplified the search for fun as return to childhood. Excellent lesson.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:23:24 +0000

Challenge accepted! Thank you! I haven’t had “radical” fun in ages. Major brainstorming going on…

By: Matea

Matea — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:11:39 +0000

Love you Martha, great great article, love from Croatia

By: Susan Gallacher-Turner

Susan Gallacher-Turner — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:33:42 +0000

Wonderful! I totally understand your dilemma with fun, as an artist, I work in clay and paint which I loved to do as a child. But now, it is work. My challenge is to find a way to make it play again. I’ll work on that…oops…I mean ‘play’ on that. And remember your other advice, rest when tired. I often forget to do that.

Love your site and blog. But where is your column in June Oprah Magazine? I read it every month and always look forward to your advice in the May We Help You section. Is this a permanent change?

It did force me to find you here on the internet. Your site is now bookmarked!

By: A genre of Joy? Some brave – and fun – new paths to healing « Words from Light

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:55:05 +0000

[...] Interestingly, this week I read a lovely blog by Martha Beck on Radical Fun, which articulates similar ideas and invites us into a commitment to fun. Enjoy this: http://marthabeck.com/2012/05/radical-fun/ [...]