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The most important thing in Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. - Pierre de Coubertin. The spirit of the Olympics brings the world together. It fosters the appreciation of fair, free, fun, and pure-play at the… Continue reading I’m not crying. You’re crying.
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?
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.
You can deny, if you like, nearly all abstractions: justice, beauty, truth, goodness, mind, God. You can deny seriousness, but not play. Johan Huizinga, Homo Ludens, A Study of the Play-Element in Culture Playful Perspectives, People & Purpose Credit: Iceberger- Draw an iceberg and see how it will float. Credit: The Joyspotters Society Credit: PlayDatePlayBook… Continue reading Playful People, Perspective & Purpose
“It's okay to be absurd, ridiculous, and downright irrational at times; silliness is sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills of life.” Richelle E. Goodrich Q: What did the Unicorn say to the tomato growing in the field? A: U No Corn. For more Unicorn Jokes click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_51UsTDBAE Unicorn Store - A… Continue reading Ludicrous Folly. That’s Just Silly
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay So the starting point is setting your intention for playing. The point of playing is to have fun. The point of a spiritual practice is to be reminded that Life is Spiritual. April Conner Playfulness is a Spiritual Practice by Bernard L De Koven, Psychology Today (Read: 3 min).… Continue reading Is Playfulness a Spiritual Experience?
What all play has in common is that it offers a sense of engagement and pleasure, takes the player out of a sense of time and place, and the experience of doing it is more important than the outcome. Dr. Stuart Brown, Founder, The National Institute For Play Credit: Article - Jennifer Wallace, WaPo /… Continue reading Why Play is Good for You and for Society
Playfulness - it's about being human. Liza Penn-Thomas Anthony Trahair credit Giocosamente Festival! Utmost thanks to Anthony Trahair and the amazing international Presenters, Panelists and Playful Participants at the virtual Giocosamente Festival this weekend. Wonderful to be reminded to actually engage in Practicing Playfulness ourselves! Check it out here! Practice Playfulness Credit: https://giocosamentefestival.eu/ Try a… Continue reading Games and Play, Life Affirming!
The Giocosamente (Playfulness) Festival is this weekend. Perhaps take a break from social distancing, unrest, and recharge here. Life without play and a playful outlook is a life without living. (Click Here To Learn More)
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