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What We Play Is Life Louis Armstrong We often over analyze adult play and playfulness. We're grateful when friends pass along simple things of beauty we can share that need no explanation. Credit: Morgan Harper Nichols - Artist, Poet, Musician Thanks to our friend Sara for sharing the beauty of "How To Play" from Morgan… Continue reading Make Room For Play
No one ever said on their deathbed ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’ — Rabi Harold Kushner Americans are terrible at taking vacation days and each year we get worse and worse at taking time off - really. Time off is key to recharging your batteries, critical to maintaining a fresh perspective… Continue reading Let’s go out and PLAY!
We need to spend more time and effort as adults trying to think like kids. Erza Klein paraphrasing Alison Gopnik What do an Octopus, Kids, Adults, Play, and artificial intelligence have in common? Carve out time for "Why Adults Lose the 'Beginner's Mind'" and learn the answers. Trust us, it's all about play. Crank up… Continue reading Spend More Time Thinking Like A Playful Kid
Holiness and play always tend to overlap. So do poetic imagination and faith. Johan Huizinga There is much to learn on the value of play and playfulness for adults. In his formative work "Homo Ludens A Study of the Play-Element in Culture" Johan Huizinga explored ancient culture, mythology, ritual, contests, and humor around the the… Continue reading The Sacred Activity of Free Play
The human spirit is more powerful than any drug - and that is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. These are the things that matter. Robin Williams Physical play is important to maintain a healthy and robust quality of life. Playfulness is equally important for our mental, emotional, and intellectual well… Continue reading Your Spirit Craves Play.
There was a time, long ago, when we knew all about Christmas. We were small; we held it right in our hearts. We have to work at it to find Christmas now, but it’s worth looking for. Essayist Murr Brewster The holidays can be challenging for some. It may take slowing down, focus, and practice… Continue reading Find The Mirth
The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself. Bill Murray Today we launch a semi-regular series honoring those who have mastered the art of… Continue reading For The Love Of Bill
Choosing playfulness and courage over fear. Joost Vrouenraets Credit Bernard Louis De Koven Of Fear and Playfulness by Bernard Louis De Koven 1 min read. It is almost always impossible to be playful when you are afraid. @PositiveForceMovement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW2QtEl6sIo Joost Vrouenreats watch 13 min Wait for it... and watch the entire 13 minutes. It's worth… Continue reading Fear, Playfulness & Courage
In every loss there is a lesson. In every loss there is an upside and an opportunity to respond in a more constructive way. Sam Weinman Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay We never starkly fail at life itself. When we mess up in worldly areas and feel dejected and isolated, the universe is just giving us an… Continue reading How Do You Play The Game Of Life?
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. Dr. Seuss Today marks our sixth month learning the ins and outs of Word Press...poking and prodding the importance of playfulness for adults. We are tickled pink when we strike a chord with a reader. To learn a posted story is useful takes us beyond… Continue reading Play. The Great State vs Trait Debate!
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