If you’ve read any of my blogs, you will recall that my daughter and I love to take a day off and go to Disney World. We’re annual passholders and take advantage of the close proximity to the park in order to have a play day.

Right now, the Flower and Garden Festival is featured at Epcot. If there is one thing they do well at the park, it is creating beautiful, landscaped gardens and character topiaries. We walk around the park and admire the variety of flowers and plants, as well as the food kiosks along the way.

But more importantly, it’s a day to get away from the regular routine and escape. A time to recharge our internal batteries. For a few hours we get caught up in the magical world and leave the stress of life behind.

As a creative person, I find inspiration when I view all the lovely arrangements of flowers. It may be a make-believe world, but I can still see the beauty of God’s creation at every turn.

I think we miss out if we don’t take a day off once in a while. No matter what you like to do, getting away from the day-to-day busyness elevates our spirits and can make us excited about the days to come. We like going to Epcot and the other parks, but I also love to hike. No matter where you live, there are wonderful places to spend time outdoors. Or if you prefer, in a museum or at a movie theater. The point is to remember all the beauty in the world and to enjoy it.

So, if you get a chance to plan a play day, go for it. You’ll be glad you did!

Tara Randel is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. Family values, a bit of mystery and of course, love and romance, are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Look for her Harlequin Heartwarming romance THE SURPRISE NEXT DOOR, available May 2025. For more information about her books, visit Tara at www.tararandel.com. Like her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TaraRandelBooks.