Week 4 – February heART Challenge
“Look up: there’s always a sky full of possibility waiting for you to notice it.”
Our them for week 3 was Look Up. What beauty and wonder we found while looking up! Here are some creativity that was shared.
Our topic for week 4 is at the end of this post.😝
“Play energizes us and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities.”
Stuart Brown, M.D. (Founder of the National Institute for Play)
Here is our topic for week 4, the last week of this creativity challenge:
Play sparks creativity, relieves stress, and helps us stay open to life’s possibilities—no matter our age.
See what you can come up with this week. Maybe try something new. Or try something silly just because it might be fun. Make clay, arrange the food on your plate differently, colour in a picture.
Tips for Incorporating Play into Adult Life:
Schedule Play Breaks: Just as you’d schedule a meeting or workout, block off time for a playful activity (e.g., a game, doodling, dancing).
Try a New Hobby: Pick something purely for enjoyment, not for productivity—like painting, puzzles, or flower arranging.
Embrace Childlike Curiosity: Ask “what if?” and follow where your imagination leads, even if it feels silly.
Be Spontaneous: Allow moments of unplanned fun—turn on music and dance, play with a pet, or explore a new place.
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.”
Carl Jung
