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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.
Hey, hey what do you say, it's now time for adults to play! Whose play? Our play! - goodchants.org Back in the 1980s U.N. world leaders committed to the Rights of the Child. The importance of play was showcased then and recently resurrected through the International Day of Play for Children, on June 11th. An… Continue reading These 6 simple words could change the lives of nearly 2.5 billion kids.
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!
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
There is no more joyous moment than the ecstasy of play. Pure, honest, free play. And, if that’s not a spiritual experience, I’m not sure what is. We humans play because it’s the most efficient and effective means through which to learn. Yep, that’s the initial raison d’etre of play. That, and the more we… Continue reading Let your Spirit PLAY!
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?
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.
A day without laughter is a day wasted. Charlie Chaplain Here's an important data point, "children laugh over 400 times a day, where as us adults laugh a lot less. Yet, we are the ones that need it the most" from "What Makes You Laugh?" on the importance of daily laughter and different laugh triggers.… Continue reading Add a little humor today!
What We Play Is Life Louis Armstrong We often over analyze adult play and playfulness. We're grateful when friends pass along simple things of beauty we can share that need no explanation. Credit: Morgan Harper Nichols - Artist, Poet, Musician Thanks to our friend Sara for sharing the beauty of "How To Play" from Morgan… Continue reading Make Room For Play
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