Play
Play can easily be dismissed as childish, irresponsible and unbecoming of the seriousness required of us modern achievement-subjects. But the demand for playful living is really a demand to reject the conditions of the achievement society. Embracing play is a bold defiance against the relentless productivity mantra of the achievement society. But w
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the powerful effects of restoring play to our daily lives.
Greg Mckeown • Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
The essence of play is being fully immersed and joyful in what you’re doing, without being constantly distracted by concerns about the outcomes. When we’re in flow, that’s exactly what’s going on—we are fully present to what we’re doing, so present we don’t even notice time.
Dave Evans • Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
Dr. Gray studies why mammals play, and basically he says play is in our DNA because it’s essential to how we learn to deal with adversity. Play is at the heart of how we grow in the face of challenge. Play trains us to think on our feet and solve problems in the moment. This means being playful encourages us to experiment. It gives us a willingness
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