This certificate states that
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is hereby and forever entitled to …
Act silly, get excited about everything, be different, climb
trees, get up early, do nothing, give up worry and guilt and shame, take
naps, collect rainbows, feel sad, fly kites, be a clown, feel happy, be unique,
blow bubbles, play loud music, build sand-castles, change, dance, daydream,
do things badly and not mind, draw and paint, drink fizzy drinks, enjoy having
a body, stay up late, fall down, get up again, trust the universe, un-make
old rules and make up new rules, walk in the rain, get new shoes, go barefoot,
have pillow fights, hide under the covers, hold hands, hug and kiss, make
friends with other kids, feel scared, find out how things work, make friends
with themselves, hug trees, jump in mud puddles, laugh and cry, learn new
stuff, listen to music, look at the sky, love stuffed toys, make a mess,
make magic, go on adventures, have a merry heart, be challenged, make mistakes
and be forgiven, paint their toenails purple, play under the covers, play
with toys, read children’s books, save the world, say hello to everyone,
see things differently, sing in the shower, sleep in late, smell flowers,
stop along the way, take bubble baths, talk with animals, tell stories, wander
around aimlessly, watch the moon and stars come out, delight in life, and
do anything else that brings more happiness, celebration, relaxation, communication,
health, love, joy, creativity, pleasure, abundance, grace, self-esteem, courage,
balance, spontaneity, passion, beauty, peace, energy and life to themselves
and others on the planet.
Furthermore, they are officially authorised to frequent amusement
parks, beaches, country-sides, mountain tops, swimming pools, forests, playgrounds,
picnic areas, birthday parties, circuses, ice cream parlours, theatres, aquariums,
zoos, museums, planetariums, toy shops, festivals and other places where
children of all ages come to play.
And they are encouraged to always remember that …
It’s Never Too Late To Start Your Happy Childhood!
[...] In my naturopath’s office a while ago, I spotted a lovely certificate hanging on the wall. When I asked if I could have one, he photocopied it for me, but it wasn’t quite right so I typed it into the computer and amended it so that it felt better to me. So why not award yourself a Certificate of the Right to Play! [...]