Recently I learned some important lessons from Paige Zen on the value of play during hard times. First, let me tell you a secret: I think play can save the world. Or at the very least, I think it is one of the main things that saves the world. I believe this and have since… Continue reading Paige Zen on the Power of Play in Hard Times
Category: Enchantment
Ash Perrin on Why Your Imagination Matters
Your imagination matters! Even if you are adult. To explain why, let me tell you about a professional playologist named Ash Perrin. Ash Perrin started a group called The Flying Seagull Project. This project is a group of jugglers, clowns and entertainers. They take play into the most surprising places, like children’s hospitals and refugee… Continue reading Ash Perrin on Why Your Imagination Matters
Why Play is Important for Adults, according to Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi
Play is just as important for adults as it is for kids. Does that claim strike you as strange? It strikes a lot of folks this way. After all, many of us feel like play is the domain of little kids. But a lot of us feel that when we get older, we must leave… Continue reading Why Play is Important for Adults, according to Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi
The Power of Playful Thinking
Lately I have been thinking about the power of playful thinking. You might be aware of the book The Power of Positive Thinking that Norman Vincent Peale wrote and published first in 1952. This book certainly isn’t the only book in the positive thinking genre, but it’s probably one of the most famous ones. Peale’s… Continue reading The Power of Playful Thinking
What I Have Learned about Gratitude Recently
I have recently learned an important lesson about gratitude, and it has given me a great deal of joy. But before I tell you about that lesson, I should be honest about something. In the last few years, I have felt a bit skeptical about gratitude. It seems like recently, everywhere I turn, I have… Continue reading What I Have Learned about Gratitude Recently
Embracing a Playful Life: An Interview with Paige Hankla
What if all of us could live a more playful life? I believe we can. This week I got to interview my friend Paige. I met Paige years ago and knew instantly I wanted to get to know her better. She has mastered the art of embracing a playful life. Paige is the mastermind and… Continue reading Embracing a Playful Life: An Interview with Paige Hankla
Is “Follow Your Heart” Good Advice?
This post explores whether the common saying "Follow Your Heart" is good advice. Here are some common sayings you might have heard: Follow your heart. If it feels good, do it. Your heart will tell you what to do. Is This Advice Good? Now, if you are like most people in the world, you can… Continue reading Is “Follow Your Heart” Good Advice?