Playing

A friend sent me this about an English pediatrician and psychotherapist (born 1896):

In contrast to the emphasis in orthodox psychoanalysis upon generating insight into unconscious processes, Winnicott considered that playing was the key to emotional and psychological well-being . By "playing," he meant not only the ways that children of all ages play, but also the way adults "play" through making art, or engaging in sports, hobbies, humour, meaningful conversation, et cetera. At any age, he saw play as crucial to the development of authentic selfhood, because when people play they feel real, spontaneous and alive, and keenly interested in what they're doing. 

I'm all for playing!  Yesterday friends met in Victoria's beautiful studio for a lesson in art journals.  We had so much fun stamping and rubbing and drawing and watercoloring!

What playful things are you doing today?