The perception of looking silly while having fun is often driven by envy from others, who wish they could be as carefree and spirited. By engaging in playful activities in a local park, the individual attracted attention, with both adults and children observing and contemplating why they weren't embracing the same level of fun and freedom. This led to an increase in clients as people craved permission to join in the fun. The speaker emphasizes the wisdom of group participation in such activities and the importance of disregarding others' thoughts. The analogy of a dog wanting to join in play illustrates how children naturally possess the enthusiasm to participate, which can be dampened over time. The speaker aims to reignite this natural enthusiasm and instinct through their work.
According to some estimates, only 5% of people in the West get the recommended amount of daily physical activity. Is the solution getting a fitness tracker, developing more discipline, or buying a piece of cardio equipment for your basement?
My guest would say none of the above, and would have you think about kids playing at recess instead.
Darryl Edwards is the founder of the Primal Play Method. Today on the show, we discuss the epidemic of sedentariness which besets both adults and children and why technology and willpower isn’t the cure for it. Darryl then explains why a better solution to getting more movement and physical activity in our lives is rediscovering the intrinsically motivating pleasure of play. He offers suggestions on how to do that, including compiling a play history for your life, embracing “primal movements” that will get you moving like an animal and a child, and getting over the fear of looking goofy while doing so. We discuss the joys and health benefits of exploring your capabilities and environment and how to incorporate more movement into your busy adult life by making even regular activities more playful.
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