Author Archives: Espirational

The rapture that defines moments of pure delight

  “Meditators dream of attaining the single-pointed focus that young children experience naturally when they play. Spiritual aspirants long for the rapture that defines moments of pure delight.”   ― Victor Shamas,  The Way of Play: Reclaiming Divine Fun & Celebration

Luring the Muse

  “Often the Muse will not respond to direct and logical requests. She must be lured in with the playful and gentle.”    — Jill Badonsky,  The Nine Modern Day Muses: 10 Guides to Creative Inspiration for Artists, Poets, Lovers, and Other Mortals Wanting to Live a Dazzling Existence

Play is Not Over There

“Play isn’t something separate from the daily grind of life. It is not something to finally get to when work ends. Rather, play, like music, is a force that we feel in our bones and that whispers in our heart. As kids demonstrate, play is not over there, but forever here and now.” ~ VinceContinue reading “Play is Not Over There”

Fun can heal the world

  “When fun gets deep enough, it can heal the world.” —the Oaqui When I decided to do a little tracking on this quote it led me to the world of Bernie De Koven and Deep Fun and A Playful Path.  Bernie has passed, but I’m so glad he brought his sense of fun andContinue reading “Fun can heal the world”

Let’s Play!

When is the last time you actually played?  I’m talking with wild abandon here.  Like a child.  Not worrying about the cares of the world, just having fun. This month let’s play.  Let’s pump our legs on a swing to see how high we can go.  Let’s color outside the lines.  Let’s just have fun.Continue reading “Let’s Play!”