Philosophy and Love, Play

Aristotle on Eutrapelia, the Virtue of Playfulness

Do you consider playfulness a virtue? Did you know there is actually a virtue of playfulness? It's called eutrapelia. If you are like a lot of people, you probably think of play as belonging to the arena of childhood. You might even think—and you would be right—that play is essential for healthy child development. However,… Continue reading Aristotle on Eutrapelia, the Virtue of Playfulness

Play, Playfulness, Wonder and Whimsy

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

Exercise, Exercising with a disability, Paraplegics and exercise, Play, Playful Exercise, Playfulness, Resilience, Wonder and Whimsy

Playful Lessons I Learned from My Mom: Paraplegia, Pandemics, and Play

If you have been following my blog for a while, you might remember a post I wrote about my mom that was about paraplegia and swimming. You can read that post here. My mom is a paraplegic and has been in a wheelchair for over fifty years as a result of injuries she sustained in… Continue reading Playful Lessons I Learned from My Mom: Paraplegia, Pandemics, and Play