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Scenario

When friends struggle to manufacture the spontaneous playfulness they once shared

My best friend and I used to laugh until we cried about absolutely nothing, and yesterday we tried to recreate that by watching funny videos together but it felt hollow and desperate. We ended up talking about whether play can be manufactured or if it only happens when you're not trying, which felt too philosophical for a Tuesday night but also important.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're discovering that the attempt to create play might be fundamentally at odds with play's spontaneous nature.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What is play — a philosophical definition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.