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In every loss there is a lesson. In every loss there is an upside and an opportunity to respond in a more constructive way. Sam Weinman Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay We never starkly fail at life itself. When we mess up in worldly areas and feel dejected and isolated, the universe is just giving us an… Continue reading How Do You Play The Game Of Life?
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.
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. Dr. Seuss Today marks our sixth month learning the ins and outs of Word Press...poking and prodding the importance of playfulness for adults. We are tickled pink when we strike a chord with a reader. To learn a posted story is useful takes us beyond… Continue reading Play. The Great State vs Trait Debate!
In honor of Labor Day we are OUT of OFFICE and OFF to PLAY! Image by DavidRockDesign from Pixabay Suggest you do the same :-)!
The opposite of winning isn’t losing. It’s failing to see the larger picture. Pico Iyer Image by Christian Dorn from Pixabay What ping pong taught me about life (watch: 10 minutes) Ping-Pong Diplomacy. (Read 2 minutes) Ping-pong was invented on the dining tables of England in the 19th century, and it was called Wiff-waff! And… Continue reading Politics, Ping Pong, and 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
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. Saturday August 15. Chill. Take a Break. 15 Scientific Ways to Relax for National Relaxation Day (Read: 3 minutes)… Continue reading National Relaxation Day.
“It's okay to be absurd, ridiculous, and downright irrational at times; silliness is sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills of life.” Richelle E. Goodrich Q: What did the Unicorn say to the tomato growing in the field? A: U No Corn. For more Unicorn Jokes click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_51UsTDBAE Unicorn Store - A… Continue reading Ludicrous Folly. That’s Just Silly
If you are losing your leisure, look out! -- It may be you are losing your soul. Virginia Woolf Why It’s Great to Have a Hobby (Read: 2 minutes) Photo Credit: Pixabay Why You Should Work Less and Spend More Time on Hobbies (Read 3 minutes) Photo Credit: Cegoh - Pixabay The Case For Having… Continue reading Hobbies: They Matter Now More Than Ever. How Do You Choose To Play?
Time flys like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. Groucho Marx or Anthony Oettinger? Photo Credit: Geralt - Pixabay Why Time Feels So Weird In 2020 (Read/Play: 6 minutes) Photo Credit: The Pixelman - Pixabay Why Time Feels Like It Speeds Up As We Get Older (Read: 3 minutes) Photo Credit: Wild Optimists Two… Continue reading Make Time For Play
Practice Playfulness 