The Power of Play — How Being Childlike Unlocks Creativity and Eases Stress
When was the last time you truly played? Not scrolling, not multitasking, not “productive relaxation” — but pure, joyful play? Most of us left that behind with childhood. Yet play isn’t just for kids — it’s medicine for the adult mind, body, and spirit. In fact, play is one of the most natural ways to relieve stress and spark creativity. It resets the nervous system, awakens curiosity, and brings us back into the moment — the same state where inspiration and healing thrive. Here are six ways to re-introduce play into your life. 1. Play moves you from “doing” to “being” Our modern world keeps us in constant doing mode — lists, plans, pressure. Play invites us back into being. It quiets the busy mind and opens access to imagination, intuition, and flow. Invite yourself to step into this by: Grabbing some paint or chalk and creating without expectation. Notice how your body relaxes and your creativity awakens naturally. 2. Joyful movement melts stress Laughter and play release a natu...