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Playfulness – what is it and why should anyone care? Most commonly associated with children, playfulness in adults<\/a> has been more recently studied by researchers.<\/p>\n

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Playfulness – Finding or Creating the Magical<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We often think of children when we think of play. But being able to play may be what makes some people happier than others. The ability to play as an adult, as defined the above-referenced article, seems to be innate rather than learned. But even people who are able to enjoy being in their own heads, imagining and seeing the magical aspects of life, may not be able to do it all of the time.<\/p>\n

Photography is one outlet for play for me at this time. Creating images of my world is fun. At this time last year I was engrossed with the Persephone series. Looking back through those images now, this is a composite of many aspects of my life. It is only in retrospect that I see it that way. It occurred to me when I came across the Frida Kahlo quote about her painting:
\n\u201cI don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality.\u201d <\/p>\n

I guess this is mine:
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I choose Both, Free as a Bird<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Some winters I find it harder than others to feel like playing. Winters are always the worst, and some are worse than others. But here in New Mexico, even sunsets in winter can seem to offer some hope of a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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Sandia Sunset after Snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If all else fails, a look back at the 2016 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta can reveal a playfulness that appeals to all ages, children and adults.<\/p>\n

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Just One of Many Special Shapes at the 2016 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Playfulness and Life<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

Wishing you a day, week, and life filled with the hope of joy and playfulness.<\/p>\n

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Playfulness – what is it and why should anyone care? Most commonly associated with children, playfulness in adults has been more recently studied by researchers. We often think of children when we think of play. But being able to play may be what makes some people happier than others. The ability to play as an … <\/p>\n

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