Certificate Granting the Right to Play

This certificate attests that is a member in good standing, now and forever, of the SOCIETY OF PEOPLE WITH A CHILD'S HEART®, which grants them, forever, the following rights:

to walk in the rain, jump in puddles, collect rainbows, breathe in the sweet scent of flowers, blow soap bubbles, stroll along the way, build sandcastles, watch the moon and stars appear, greet everyone, walk barefoot, set off on adventures, sing in the shower, have a joyful heart, read children’s books, be silly, take bubble baths, get a new pair of sneakers, hold someone’s hand, give hugs and kisses, dance, fly kites, laugh and cry because it feels so good, wander here and there, feel happy, stop worrying, speak magical words, ask lots of questions, ride a bike, draw and paint, see things with fresh eyes, fall and get back up, talk to animals, gaze at the sky, trust the universe, go to bed later, climb trees, do sums, daydream, play, have pillow fights, learn new things, clown around, listen to music, tell stories, make friends, and do anything else that brings greater joy, celebration, relaxation, communication, health, love, creativity, grace, self-esteem, courage, balance, spontaneity, beauty, peace, and energy to the above-mentioned member and to all other human beings on Earth.

Furthermore, the above-mentioned member is formally authorised to visit amusement parks, beaches, meadows, hills, swimming pools, forests, playgrounds and picnic areas, summer camps, birthday parties, circuses, cookie and ice cream shops, theatres, aquariums, zoos, museums, planetariums, toy stores, festivals, and any other places where children of all ages go to play.

The member must never forget the motto of the S.P.C.E.®:
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO LIVE A HAPPY CHILDHOOD

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Anonymous text, collected by Michel Laurin, a priest, social worker, and clown.