Play On!
Our gift to you is our gift to ourselves. We, the co-founders and co-creators of Practice Playfulness, have first-hand experience with the positive impact play and playfulness have had on our lives as individuals, as friends, and as co-founders. Years ago we organized a group of friends to join us in raising funds for a… Continue reading Why Practice Play & Playfulness?
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
“.....And allowing no answers, and just saying, you just have to observe it and be in wonder the whole time.” Amy Tan - Unintended Memoir As Seth Godin shares: “Creativity is the generous act of solving an interesting problem on behalf of someone else. It’s a chance to take emotional and intellectual risks with generosity.… Continue reading Playfully Practice
It’s a prayer for her, for me, for you, for the whole world. I figure it’s a perfect time to pray for the whole world twice a day, morning and evening… Mandy Patinkin Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying "It is a happy talent to know how to play." Talent (more often than not) takes practice.… Continue reading Practicing Playfulness. As simple as Salmon and Rice.
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
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.
Winning games was important, but how we showed up to play was even more important. Ana Marinovic Photo Credit: Pexels, Pixabay What Surfing Taught Me About Leadership. It's given me the tools I need to lead a team in uncertain times. (Read: 4 minutes) Photo Credit: Rezawikan - Pixabay The Role Of Play in Leadership… Continue reading Leadership and Play
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