S1 Ep. 3 - Divine Play: The Art Of Not Taking Life Too Seriously
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In this episode, we're inviting some playfulness and spontaneity into our conversation.
The element of play offers room for creativity to flow, to make mistakes, to bring joy and humour into the mix. Evidently, we had so much fun delving into this episode that the conversation lasts for an hour!
In this episode, we will share:
The nature of creation is play. As told by Quantum physics and the Hindu Philosophy of Lila (Divine Play)
How to invite play/playfulness into our lives?
What is holding us back from being playful?
Healing the inner child with play
How and why the need to ingest playfulness while we live Ayurvedically
Anna and Candice's approach to play
Tips to cultivate playfulness
Here is the video by Sadhguru we mentioned in the episode
And here’s the excerpt from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. She wrote:
“I cordially invite fear to come along with me everywhere I go. I even have a welcoming speech prepared for fear, which I deliver right before embarking upon any new project or big adventure. It goes something like this:
Dearest Fear: Creativity and I are about to go on a road trip together. I understand you’ll be joining us, because you always do. I acknowledge that you believe you have an important job to do in my life, and that you take your job seriously. Apparently, your job is to induce complete panic whenever I’m about to do anything interesting – and, may I say, you are superb at your job. So by all means, keep doing your job, if you feel you must. But I will also be doing my job on this road trip which is to work hard and stay focused. And Creativity will be doing its job, which is to remain stimulating and inspiring. There is plenty of room in this vehicle for all of us, so make yourself at home, but understand this: Creativity and I are the only ones who will be making any decision along the way. I recognize and respect that you are part of the family, and so I will never exclude you from our activities, but still – your suggestions will never be followed. You’re allowed to have a seat, and you’re allowed to have a voice, but you are not allowed to have a vote. You’re not allowed to touch the road maps; you’re not allowed to suggest detours. … But above all else, my dear all familiar friend, you are absolutely forbidden to drive.”
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Chat again soon!
From our hearts to yours,
Anna & Candice
