Play to spark creativity, calmness and problem solving
Play is the highest form of research. So said, Einstein.
Children are expert players. As we grow up and get up (away from the floor we lose the potent benefits of play.
Qualities of play:
Curiosity
Discovery
Focused attention
Hear rich sensation
Dynamic collaboration
Non striving
As a point of entry
Reversibility
Mistakes are an important part of learning. Mistakes help sort out what is necessary
Inspired by play? To stay creative and keep learning. Play is at the core of creativity and innovation. Mapping, attuning, modify/update/sensing connection to self and environment… clarify and enrich sense of self. Ease and efficiency of movement. in play we refine all this in finer, finer detail. Reducing unnecessary effort. Cultivate reversibility. Take on risk. Wonder as you watch.