daily inspiration

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

This is the real secret of life

“This is the real secret of life— to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” ~ Alan W. Watts

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”

Playing in Public

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A happy talent

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!”

Be Grateful

“Most of us never stop to consider our blessings; rather, we spend the day only thinking about our problems. But since you have to be alive to have problems, be grateful for the opportunity to have them. “ – –Bernie Siegel Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/thinking

All so deeply interconnected

Put some fresh air in your brain

“You can’t change who you are, but you can change what you have in your head, you can refresh what you’re thinking about, you can put some fresh air in your brain.” — Ernesto Bertarelli Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/thinking (The hand sewn fabric art by Rogene Robbins shown on this page is for sale inContinue reading “Put some fresh air in your brain”