Play On!
No one ever said on their deathbed ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’ — Rabi Harold Kushner Americans are terrible at taking vacation days and each year we get worse and worse at taking time off - really. Time off is key to recharging your batteries, critical to maintaining a fresh perspective… Continue reading Let’s go out and PLAY!
Curiosity - It keeps us moving forward, exploring, experimenting, opening new doors. Walt Disney Credit: Pixabay - santiagotorrescl95 Early in the creation of Practice Playfulness we discussed how we are adults much longer than we are children. This became a cornerstone for our exploration of why play and playfulness could be as important if not… Continue reading Play More. Exploit Less
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
We need to spend more time and effort as adults trying to think like kids. Erza Klein paraphrasing Alison Gopnik What do an Octopus, Kids, Adults, Play, and artificial intelligence have in common? Carve out time for "Why Adults Lose the 'Beginner's Mind'" and learn the answers. Trust us, it's all about play. Crank up… Continue reading Spend More Time Thinking Like A Playful Kid
How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? Dr. Seuss Can TIME be bent? Does it fly? If traversable wormholes exist, they could allow time travel..... If you are drawn into the… Continue reading Let’s Play with TIME!
The human spirit is more powerful than any drug - and that is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. These are the things that matter. Robin Williams Physical play is important to maintain a healthy and robust quality of life. Playfulness is equally important for our mental, emotional, and intellectual well… Continue reading Your Spirit Craves Play.
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!
“Play is not merely idle time; it’s an opportunity to experiment with new interests and to draw closer to other people.” Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal by Gretchen Rubin When we play with others we learn about ourselves, have fun, and build trust. The more we play together in smaller groups or small communities the more… Continue reading Playfulness in community for Community
Play should be a place that anyone can occupy and where all are welcome, without barriers, boundaries or limitations. It should be an endless place to be and to fundamentally enjoy being. University of Sheffield Several months ago we took a wonderful online course through FutureLearn on the Importance of Play In Everyday Life. One… Continue reading Creativity & Play Through the Eyes of Adults with Autism
Our power as individuals is multiplied when we gather together as families, groups, and communities with common goals. The I Ching Play and the Practice of Playfulness are good for us as individuals and helpful in building Community. Community as we fondly refer to it with a small ‘c’ is made up of smaller close… Continue reading Playfulness & Community
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