Play On!
"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." — misattributed to Albert Einstein No-one is immune to burnout. Not even Happiness Guru Lauri Santos. We're sometimes challenged to maintain a playful perspective and struggle to share what we believe might be worthy of your time and attention. At times like this we lean into A.I.… Continue reading What are 6 Hopeful and Playful Reminders For people struggling before this election?
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?
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?
The power of words is not a metaphor; it’s in our brain wiring...Other people’s words have a direct effect on your brain activity and your bodily systems, and your words have that same effect on other people. Whether you intend that effect is irrelevant. It’s how we’re wired. Lisa Feldman Barrett PhD Words matter. THEY… Continue reading Play On Words
It’s a prayer for her, for me, for you, for the whole world. I figure it’s a perfect time to pray for the whole world twice a day, morning and evening… Mandy Patinkin Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying "It is a happy talent to know how to play." Talent (more often than not) takes practice.… Continue reading Practicing Playfulness. As simple as Salmon and Rice.
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.
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