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“An autumn forest is such a place that once entered you never look for the exit!” - Mehmet Murat Ildan Walking through the woods this time of year is special if you live near trees with falling leaves. Kicking the leaves and making piles to jump into is tons of fun. Hearing kids laugh as they… Continue reading Fall into Fall! Playfully.
Real friendship is when your friend comes over to your house and then you both just take a nap. Courtesy: Giphy Go for it - we dare you. 🙂 Step out and enjoy the beauty of the day. Breathe deeply, and ease those facial muscles. Whatever your form of "Relaxation," as long as it's healthy… Continue reading National Relaxation Day
Play Is the Highest Form of Research - Albert Einstein? Neville V. Scarfe? Anonymous What does it mean to you to be playful? In general, what is your definition of play and playfulness? We posed these questions to over 2,000 survey respondents. Over two years of controlled qualitative thematic analysis was spent on 800 answers.… Continue reading Time to share! Despite ourselves LOL!
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.
You'll never get bored when you try something new, There's no limit to what you can do. - Dr. Seuss Credit: Drew Beaner on Unsplash.com 2020 is a year to remember. Truly. Given difficult times, fear and unknowns it has still been full of meaningful moments to reflect upon. This next year holds the promise… Continue reading Make 2021 YOUR Year of Playfulness!
Real magic emerges when practice is internalized, becomes habit and intersects with play in a state of flow and joy. Practice Playfulness Credit: Petra Faltermaier from Pixaby. Watch your thoughts, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they'll become... habits. Watch your habits for they will forge your character. Watch your character, for… Continue reading Practice…… It can bring Magic to Play.
Image by Ananda Wisely from Pixabay Play brings joy. And it’s vital for problem solving, creativity and relationships. Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S The Importance of Play for Adults 3 min Read. Purchase to play @ Picadillyinc The 9 Best Board Games for College Kids and Young Adults in 2020 by Lexi Dwyer 7 min read.
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