Enjoy life. Have fun. Be kind. Have worth. Have friends. Be honest. Laugh. Die with dignity. Make the most of it. It’s all we’ve got.
Ricky Gervais
Adult Play and Playfulness is not just about fun. It can be dead serious stuff. Life altering, life expanding and even save society. Yeah. There we said it.
We often ground it in science and beat the drum on WHY it’s good for you.
Yet sometimes others just tell the story better. A few of these contemporary thinkers come at it from a different perspective. Read on for a few ‘keepers.’
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“In the 21st-century, playfulness won’t just remain a cute memory of childhood. It will be the foundation that we use to construct and validate the truths of our ever-changing reality.”
Zat Rana, Creator, Thinking Better Together. Contributor, The Ladders
The seminal article that got us jazzed in the first place is from Zat Rana who plays ” at the intersection of science, art, and philosophy. Trying to be less wrong.”
Zat digs into the evolutionary purpose of play and how mixing of exploration and exploitation simultaneously is vital in today’s complex society. Think that’s mind bendy? Wait until you read Why Playfulness is now more important than ever (6 minute read)
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“Play is not merely a trivial pursuit but a vital component across various sectors of society.”
Sharin Etessan, Member, Rolling Stone Culture Council. Founder, OML TV. Play Expert
Rolling Stone recently got into the game with The Transformative Power of Play in Society by Sharin Etessam who recognizes “play’s far-reaching impact, extending well beyond mere entertainment.” (5 minute read)
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It’s never too late to reintegrate fun into our lives.
Soulaima Gourani, CEO/Co-Founder Happioh. Contributor, Forbes Magazine.
And finally Soulaima Gourani who recently shared thoughts on leadership and play in Forbes. The Forgotten Art Of Fun: Why We Need To Play More touches on how some leaders appreciate the importance of finding play in their lives while others, well not so much. Yet. (3 minute read)
Finally, if you liked what you read above check out the articles below. They both gained traction with our readers and might be worth a look see.
How to Add More Play to Your Grown-Up Life, Even Now
Play Matters. The Habit of Play Matters. A Playful Perspective Matters.
Practice Playfulness 