Every year for Easter, my in-laws do a color coded egg hunt for their grandchildren.

Grandma fills eggs with candy and cash. Papa and uncles hide the eggs in age-appropriate spots in our backyard.

It’s 5 minutes of (somewhat) controlled chaos.

And. It’s. Awesome.

This year, my 19-yr-old college freshman didn’t tell Grandma to do eggs for him. He also didn’t tell her not to.

She did eggs for him. And he was thrilled.

In a culture that is constantly pushing us to grow up, I love that my sons are hanging on to joy. (The 17-yr old did it, too.)

I love that they know how to have fun and aren’t afraid of looking a little silly while doing it.

Which brings me to Mantra #8 in the 50 Mantras for turning 50 series:

𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙩.

🐣 Maybe “the egg” is a certificate you’ve wanted to earn, a new software program you’re trying to master, or a hobby you want to re-start (cough, cough).

🪺Maybe the hunt is a promotion, a raise, or a project you want to lead.

You will never find the eggs if you’re not willing to go looking.

🧙🏼‍♂️Don’t count yourself out because you’re too old (or too young).

🐰Don’t miss out on the fun because you’re afraid of looking silly.