Hello and welcome to the early days of spring!

Since we're moving into that time of year when playtime is moving outside more often, I thought it might be a good time to revisit the lessons of the "sandbox". 

Take Your Self back to those times when we were first learning how to negotiate friendships, boundaries and getting our needs met in ways that didn't involved throwing pails and shovels at each other. It seems those teachings are resurfacing in our lives these days and a refresher might be just what's needed.

Wasn't there always one kid who acted out and could make things unpleasant for everyone? One kid who was insistent on: "my way"; "my rules"; "my game"; "my choice of playmates". Remember? No fun then and even less now. 

And although we've all clearly aged out of the sandbox, there can be (too many?) moments when we find Our Selves right back there— again. The key to choosing your course of action when the grit of the sand is getting to you, is to remember that this behavior is a child's, not an adult's. And while the situation might be adult, the behavior isn't. It's classic dissonance.

What do you do when you find Your Self  "In The Sandbox" (2:35)?