Creative Codex Creativity Tip 21: Think Less, Play More
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Aug 6, 2023 What is the connection between play and creativity? Why do adults discourage play? How can we improve our creativity by embracing play? These questions are explored in this podcast, which emphasizes the importance of healing our relationship with play and reintegrating it into our daily lives. The hosts discuss the power of play, its definition, and its connection to creativity. They also invite listeners to share the episode and support the podcast on Patreon. Embracing playfulness is encouraged to enhance creativity.
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Play Gets Pruned By Adulthood
- Society gradually discourages daydreaming and play as children approach adulthood over many corrective moments.
- This cultural pruning reduces natural creative behaviors and narrows expressive freedom.
Fantasy And Play Are One Coin
- Play and fantasy are two sides of the same creative coin: physical play and mental daydreaming.
- Both are freedoms defined by minimal structure and both are discouraged with age.
Relearning Play Through Parenthood
- MJ Dorian describes how becoming a parent forced him to relearn play with his child.
- He accepted his daughter's invitation to a spontaneous 15-minute dance battle and enjoyed learning new moves.