The question Gloria Macarenko asked that stumped me (even though I knew she would ask me)
Speaking to the wonderful Gloria Macarenko on CBC in an interview on play, I got stumped. Gloria: This city is expensive. What do you say to people who say play is a luxury and one more thing they can’t fit into their lives as they try to survive? What are some take-aways for how these people can bring more play into their lives? Me: Good question. Uh, uhh play isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity if we don’t want to get stuck as society and as individuals. uh… [MEANWHILE STUCK IN
When we don't feel like playing - Pema Chodron + Shane Koyczan
Two thoughts: 1. Play and not-play are two sides of the same penny. We can't get one without the other. Play isn't devoid of substance. It's deep, and powerful and significant. The better we know "not-play" the more we can PLAY and the juicier it'll be. Pema Chodron says that in order to know fearlessness you must know fear. You must turn towards the dragon, stand eye to eye with it, and smile. Then you'll know courage. This feels true for play too. In order to know playfuln
The elephant in the room (or why talking doesn't work)
I tell you you're awesome and you don't believe me. I tell you you're awesome - one thousand times. Your friend tells you you're awesome - one thousand times. And even your respected and esteemed colleague tells you you're awesome - yes, one thousand times. We don't just tell you this, we tell you this in various creative ways, sometimes naming specific things that are awesome, sometimes we are vague. We follow all the self-help tips and communication philosophies found in on