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Play With Da Mystery

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Play With Disruption

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Play By Invitation

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Play On Demand

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Play By Design

NOTES – JAM #3 – Play By Design

CHALLENGE – Should you choose to accept it

Check the Giraffe FB page and see what challenges we’ve posted. Add any that you want to share. You can try one each day or as many as you like, but try at least one for the week and share how it goes, photos, and/or videos.

BUDDY TIME – Here are some suggestions or just do what you want

If you missed the Jam:

1) Explore Your Play Type (see play types in the jam notes)

– What are your three top play-types are

– What types intrigue you?

– What superpowers do your types give you? Strength? Courage? Joy? Surrender?

2) Explore…If you were to put more life into your life, what would you put in it?

3) Design ways to insert play into your life

Hourly – hourly dance breaks, explode code, sit still
Daily – Start the day dancing like a maniac. Do one thing that surprises and delights you or someone else each day.
Weekly – classes, play group, play dates with friends, 5 rhythms dance, special meal, tech Sabbaths.
Monthly – An adventure/challenge – Love Bombs, Free Hugs
Annually – Travel – Radical sabbaticals.
Special occasions – holidays and challenges
Overscheduled? – Put “Something” in your Calendar!

Play On Purpose

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NOTES FROM GWEN’S TALK – Play By Delight

DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES – Pick at least one. Share about it on the FB Page. I’ll be sharing some nudges and inspiration too.

Follow your compass of joy – Notice your preferences, when you’re feeling a whole bodied, whole-hearted “yes,” to something, whether it’s to a new job, a client, or the tuna sandwich on the lunch menu.
Look for Joy – Notice what gives you joy. Look for something that gives you joy in a neutral, relaxed situation. Look for something that gives you joy in a stressful or challenging situation.
Be Spontaneous – Surprise and delight yourself . Try acting on a “YES” on a moment’s notice without belaboring it. If you happen to have a flower in your office and a co-worker is having a bad day, just give it to them. Look for opportunities to surprise and delight others.
Be Amazed – Everyday notice something amazing about the world and say “that’s amazing!” out loud! Keep an Amazing Journal and record the things that amaze you – you can use our FB page as your journal.
Just plain play more – Play more the way you like to play. Noticing your impulse to stop working before you collapse and a hoola hoop for five minutes or to start the day dancing!

POSSIBLE BUDDY TOPICS– Let these inspire you or just do what you want

Reflections on Playing by Delight
What touched you most about Playing by Delight? What did it spark?
How do you imagine your life would be different if you Played by Delight more?
What are your challenges?
Which of the weekly challenges listed here would most support you?

Finding your Compass of Joy
What were some of the best big decisions you made in your life?
How did you know they were the right decision for you?
What did it feel like in your body?
What did it make possible?

Design your personal play prescription
How do you like to play?
What kind of play do you want to bring more of into your life?
What areas of your life could be more playful?
What are the blocks?

Let's Get This Party Started!

THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGES – Do at least one of these things

Look around you and just say “YES” to everything you see for a few minutes. Start with neutral things, then throw in some more challenging things. Try this least three times this week and see what changes
Say YES at least three times when you would have normally said NO. Notice what happens.
Notice when and if you’re listening to WBNE (Wrong, Bad, and Never, Enough) Radio. Extra credit: Notice if there’s any insecurity underneath and try saying YES to whatever feelings you discover.

BUDDY TIME – Suggested questions

Where in your life do you find yourself on a playground, proving ground, or battleground?
What provokes each?
In each case, how do you see others?
How do you see yourself?
What risks do you take or avoid?

GIRAFFE JAM #1 – Gwen’s Talk

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