Playing's the thing

Playing's the thing

Playing’s the thing, wherein we catch more than the conscience of the king*

Play is fundamental to life. It’s how we learn. It’s how we grow. It’s how we create. We are at play – even when we are at work. There is no culture without leisure, and no beauty or truth or goodness without play.

“Play” for grown-ups can be little more than distraction. It’s a way of burning through time whilst not having to face ourselves or others – a way to stave off the gnawing feelings of oblivion and pain that follow us like a corrupt…

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