Play On!
Sometimes we forget we are human beings not human doings. Too often we’re on autopilot, filling time with busy work, just getting the job done. Don’t get us wrong. Doing has its place but not to the detriment of being — and in particular being playful — thriving in a state of flow as a… Continue reading Play at Being not at Doing.
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.… Continue reading Play Matters
Our gift to you is our gift to ourselves. We, the co-founders and co-creators of Practice Playfulness, have first-hand experience with the positive impact play and playfulness have had on our lives as individuals, as friends, and as co-founders. Years ago we organized a group of friends to join us in raising funds for a… Continue reading Why Practice Play & Playfulness?
There is no more joyous moment than the ecstasy of play. Pure, honest, free play. And, if that’s not a spiritual experience, I’m not sure what is. We humans play because it’s the most efficient and effective means through which to learn. Yep, that’s the initial raison d’etre of play. That, and the more we… Continue reading Let your Spirit PLAY!
Are you yearning for the past? Maybe it’s time to break tradition, get out of your head, take action, and practice some kidulting. One thing learned from our research is the impact nostalgia has on the current state of play for adults. Nostalgia can enhance play by connecting us to positive memories and emotions from… Continue reading Skip the Yearning. Take that nostalgia and practice some kidulting.
The difference between kind and nice is essential to how we play. Kindness is from deep in the heart. It is vital for our personal well-being when internally directed. Credit: eves_art_project When kindness is extended to another, it is always and only in the best interest of others. It is communicated in a way they… Continue reading Be Kind Not Nice. It fosters true play and playfulness
Is it possible regular play might just keep the doctor away? Could social prescriptions reduce individual health issues to such an extent that U.S. Medical costs plummet? In his recent NYTs Op-Ed piece on the loneliness epidemic Nicholas Kristuff, points out “if the researchers are correct, social isolation probably kills far more people in the… Continue reading Social Prescriptions – Can they help Adults play every day?
We’re BACK and ready to again jump into our Practice of Playfulness and ritual of blogging! It’s been 2 years since we last posted. It just feels right to relaunch today on National Relaxation Day and follow it up with a dip in the pool. During our hiatus we weren’t just lollygagging. We sold and… Continue reading National Relaxation Day – August 15, 2023
Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. Maya Angelou National Relaxation Day. Sunday August 15. Chill. Take a Break. Credit: Giphy.com 15 Scientific Ways to Relax for National Relaxation Day Credit:… Continue reading National Relaxation Day.
A day without laughter is a day wasted. Charlie Chaplain Here's an important data point, "children laugh over 400 times a day, where as us adults laugh a lot less. Yet, we are the ones that need it the most" from "What Makes You Laugh?" on the importance of daily laughter and different laugh triggers.… Continue reading Add a little humor today!
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