My brother and I used to spend hours as adults playing video games together online, not just competing but genuinely exploring these virtual worlds and figuring out puzzles, and now our gaming sessions feel rushed and goal-oriented instead of exploratory. We keep saying we don't have time to 'just mess around' anymore but that messing around was what made it meaningful.
More people experience this than they realize.
Efficiency has invaded the last sanctuary of purposeless discovery between them.
“Where Are You with Play and learning — Vygotsky and beyond?”
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.