If you want to completely destroy an individual, don't allow them to Play. Make it all about Work.
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Play is rarely given importance or respect by society in adulthood—why? Because Play is an expression of the individual, not of society.
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It is no accident that the wisest and healthiest of adults are also some of the most Playful.
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Assuming adulthood is the denial of childlike qualities like Play is a misguided concept of maturity—particularly when it comes to manhood.
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This is a grossly one-dimensional concept of masculinity; All the masculine "Work" without any of the masculine "Play".
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Such a concept of masculinity that denies Play views man as a utility, as a resource, as the property of anything but their own selves.
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Men who are stuck on fulfilling such an ideal of masculinity become lopsided and deny themselves their full individual capacity for growth.
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Men who are are not equally educated in Play as in Work, who do not value & respect the importance of Play are sad caricatures of real men.
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They become stiff in manners and rigid in composure—"all about business" but to what end? How can they know the value of Work without Play?
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Healthy masculinity is not the denial of connection to childlike qualities; any attempt to define it as such betrays ignorance or an agenda.
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Men should embrace their masculinity as it manifests itself in them, not as it is dictated by family, friends, girlfriends or society.
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Play is a spontaneous expression of interest; a sign that the child has transitioned successfully into an adult and not simply left behind.
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Play is complementary to Work, and for creative adults absolutely necessary; Writing, Dancing, Music—all Arts require some form of Play.
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There is a very good reason we call it "Playing Music" and not "Doing Music" or "Working Music". Musicians Work in order to Play.
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Play is a basic human need and it is not addressed as often as required in adults. Long term, this results in mental and physical problems.
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Play is the source of Humor, the source of authentic human bonds, the easiest means of discovering one's unique personality and traits.
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Play is NOT passive distraction; Play is active participation in an activity that celebrates one's spirit, individuality and humanity.
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Play is engaging in an activity for no other purpose than to delight in it, to enjoy it, to appreciate one's existence through it.
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Play is a human trait & value unto itself; it serves the individual first, it is borne of individuality and expresses individuality.
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Do not neglect Play; grow it & invest in it as you grow & invest in your Work and let them collaborate & grow YOU to even greater heights.
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