Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
This blog post title “How to Survive the End of the World” is probably the most click-bait blog post title I have ever written. (You can see this blog post for the one with the least click-bait title: Hegel was Right. We Need the Dialectic.) But I have specifically chosen this title because most of… Continue reading How to Survive the End of the World
Is your life filled with enchantment? I did a quick Google search of the word enchantment, and Google defines it this way: Usually I fill in my drawings with watercolors and then scan them. But I am without my usual tools of the trade currently, so I'm going old school. That sounds about right. But… Continue reading Cultivating Everyday Enchantment
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
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
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
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
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?
Are humans good or evil by nature? First, a Bit of Background At the small liberal arts college where I teach, I teach an introductory course called Foundations. It is a class that teaches freshmen the basics of reading, writing, and critical thinking, but it is also a lot more than that. The class focuses… Continue reading Are Humans Good or Evil by Nature?
I believe in the power of self-love, but I also believe that self-love is quite different from how many people think of it. People often think that self-love is going on shopping trips, getting manis and pedis, and treating one's self to chocolate and other delectable delights. And certainly these things can play a role… Continue reading Three Awesome Gifts I Have Given Myself in the Last Decade
This post is about how you can use your imagination like a boss to change your life and the world. First. let's play a game I call "Have You Ever?" Have You Ever…. Have you ever freaked yourself out in a dark room by imagining all of the scary monster, zombies, and bad guys reaching… Continue reading How to Use Your Imagination Like a Boss