L’Arche USA Engagement Specialist, Kyla Ponciano, offers her thoughts on this month’s value:

We must play in order to disconnect ourselves from the world around. We must have fun and find reasons to celebrate life in order to reset our brains. Play is very important because it helps us grow as a community no matter the age. Play and celebration lead to better teamwork, planning, creativity, relationships and overall emotional health. Being playful helps us in so many ways, including celebrating the little moments in life as well as the big.

At L’Arche, we work hard and play hard. Building an inclusive world is not easy, so it’s important to let loose and take time to celebrate often. This helps build the authentic, life-giving relationships that move our mission forward.

When was the last time you celebrated yourself or those around you? When was the last time you let yourself play? 🙌