Ellen G. White did not describe "fun" in the way we might today, but she did advocate for recreation and leisure that were both beneficial and uplifting. Her approach to recreation focused on activities that refreshed the mind and body without leading to excess or moral compromise. Here are some key points about what Ellen G. White did for fun or recreation: - She encouraged spending time in the open air and contemplating nature, considering these activities highly beneficial for both mind and body (Testimonies for the Church 4:648-653; CT 335.1; 4T 653.1). - She made a distinction between recreation (which she saw as re-creation and strengthening) and amusement (which she warned could be excessive and distracting) (Education, p. 207). - She did not approve of amusements such as dancing, card playing, chess, checkers, and theater-going, believing these could have negative influences. Instead, she recommended harmless and instructive alternatives (CT 346; 1T 514; CTBH 108.2). - She valued social gatherings that included prayer, uplifting conversation, and a focus on Christian values, rather than "silly laughter and trifling conversation" (2T 585). - She found rest and enjoyment in her home and its surroundings, often calling her country home a "haven of rest" and a "refuge" (LS 450.2). - She also advocated for light physical work and outdoor exercise as forms of recreation, especially for those recovering from illness or mental fatigue (1T 567.1). In summary, Ellen White's idea of fun and recreation centered on outdoor activities, enjoying nature, wholesome social gatherings, and light physical work—always with an emphasis on maintaining a clear conscience and uplifting influence. She did not engage in or endorse popular amusements of her time that she believed could be spiritually or morally harmful. References: - White, E. G. (1948). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 648-653. - White, E. G. (1903). Education, p. 207. - White, E. G. (1913). Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students (CT), pp. 335.1, 346. - White, E. G. (1868). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 1, pp. 514, 567.1. - White, E. G. (1870). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 2, p. 585. - White, E. G. (1900). The Life Sketches of Ellen G. White (LS), p. 450.2. - White, E. G. (1890). Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (CTBH), p. 108.2.