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Originally Posted by troutman

^ Related to this, we need to experience more “true fun”. This is when playfulness overlaps with connection and flow. Flow is the experience when you do not notice the passage of time. I get this when fly fishing or seeing live music. Being addicted to our devices is the opposite of true fun. I am working through this book, the Power Of Fun.

https://www.eltandhappiness.com/new-...er-of-fun.html

https://www.chuckanuthealthfoundatio...atherine-price

Flow is closely related to mindfulness and presence as well. The fastest hour of my day is spent in the gym working out. I wouldn’t consider that time “playful” but my mind is free of all other distractions with maybe the exception of music. All negativity is gone even if for just one hour and that is a boon to (at least my) mental health.

Live music does the trick for me too, the adrenaline shot while listening to a favourite artist pulls me in every time.