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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 a tricky time for some. It might take mindfully decelerating,… Continue reading Rediscover Joy.
Research in behavioral science suggests that the actual in-person experience is only one of three legs of the overall experience. The second is anticipation — things that happen before the experience. The many days that you spend planning a trip … and the pleasure it brings you creates the anticipation……. The third is remembrance —… Continue reading Thanksgiving. Anticipate, Experience, Remember Play
“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.
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.
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
Research in behavioral science suggests that the actual in-person experience is only one of three legs of the overall experience. The second is anticipation — things that happen before the experience. The many days that you spend planning a trip ... and the pleasure it brings you creates the anticipation….... The third is remembrance —… Continue reading Thanksgiving. Anticipate, Experience, Remember Play
Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point. Kristin Wong, Freelance Writer, NYTs, Smarter Living Don’t let this article on Adults & Play slip by. If you read **ANYTHING** this month on adults & play make sure it includes Kristin Wong's New York Times article - "How to Add More… Continue reading How to Add More Play to Your Grown-Up Life, Even Now
Credit: Photo - Stocksnap - Pixabay Nostalgia is a surprisingly sturdy launch point into the future. Not only does it ground us mentally and physically when the landscape shifts or founders, it focuses us, with sensory immediacy, on what we most value – and, by extension, on what we want to reflect to the world.… Continue reading Nostalgia…Remember all that fun you had as a kid?
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