Play for Fun and Resilience
Play for Fun and Resilience “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” — George Bernard Shaw When we think about play, many of us think playing is kids’ stuff. The benefits of play, if we recognize them at all, are about...
Let’s Celebrate! How to Bring More Joy into Every Day
Let’s Celebrate! How to Bring More Joy into Every Day July is my birthday month. My birthday is a time of reflection, connection, and JOY! I love my birthday in the summer as I am in a happy place, Wellfleet in Cape Cod. And that place is special to me, it...
Play? Yes! Here’s How to Be More Playful
Play? Yes! Here’s How to Be More Playful I love throwing a ball for my dog Murphy. He shows so much joy chasing it and bringing it back. Even when I don’t have the ball, he races up and down the beach, circling and sniffing. There is unbounded joy in his...
Journal with Me: Focus and Curiosity
Journal with Me: Focus and Curiosity Many mornings I walk on the beach with Murphy, my 5-year-old golden retriever. He’s a wonderful companion and easy to walk with as he is totally focused on retrieving his orange “chuck it” ball. My husband or I throw the ball,...