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?
Every day, seriously every day we monitor scholarly articles, the internet, and the popular press on the importance of play and playfulness for adults. As part of that process we try to rise above the vitriol on the internet and in conversation these days. As others hunker down for Armageddon we focus on improving wellbeing… Continue reading Can We Get A Hallelujah For The Humorists?
Every day the world gets more serious, so fun is the most powerful thing in the world right now. Ian Brackenbury Channell, The Wizard of Christchurch Silly seniors? It’s the only way to go (Read 2 Minutes) A good laugh, a playful prank and other such ‘silly’ behavior once in a while doesn’t just lift… Continue reading Cheers to Silly Seniors. More than just geriatric badasses.
The most wasted of days is one without laughter. e. e. cummings credit: MailTribune.com article Sharon Johnson Laughter is a drug without side effects (2 min read) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OxZK9uxOXA credit: YouTube Six reasons why laughter is the best medicine (2 min watch). Credit: Pixabay.com funnytools / 24 images
You don't stop laughing because you grow older. You grow older because you stop laughing. Maurice Chevalier Credit: Emma Seppala Seven ways laughter can improve your well-being by Emma Seppella (3 min read)
I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. Woody Allen The unbeatable lightness of being (Read 4 minutes) Laughter is a holy thing. It is as sacred as music and silence and solemnity, maybe more sacred. Laughter is like a prayer, like a bridge over which creatures tiptoe to meet each other.… Continue reading Playfulness, the basis of humor
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