My sister and I were watching our kids play and she said 'remember when we used to play like that?' and we both got quiet because we couldn't remember the last time either of us truly played as adults. We started wondering if grown-ups are even capable of real play or if we just have 'adult versions' that aren't the same thing.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're grappling with whether play is something you grow out of or transform, and what authentic adult play might look like.
“Where Are You with What is play — a philosophical definition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.