“If we start valuing play more, we’d be paying attention in new ways, with beginner’s mind, with the eyes of a child. We’d see options and possibilities to solve some of the enormous problems we have. Playfulness is woven into our biology. We were never intended to grow into dull, conditioned, petty, prejudiced, miserable adults. We are designed by nature to retain our playful, childlike countenance throughout life. We are a playful species, whether we are 6 months or 60. If we don’t live by our design, we aren’t going to make it.” – Bernard DeKoven
“Adults who have embraced playfulness, who can embrace adversity in relationships with humor and flexibility have a repertoire of responses to the world.” – Amy Lux
“Many research studies have shown that children and adults are more creative when they are playing than when they are trying to impress a judge or win a reward.” – Peter Gray
“When we adults unite play, love, and work in our lives, we set an example that our children can follow. That just might be the best way to bring play back into the lives of our children—and build a more playful culture.” – David Elkind, Can We Play?
What example are you setting for those in your life?