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Happiness Booster Series: Why Play Deserves More Room In Our Lives - Radio Show Recap

Dear Readers & Listeners,

After reading Stuart Brown's book "Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul" I was inspired to make it the topic for my last episode. If you haven't been on live, I hope you will take the time to listen in for all the great information I shared about why play deserves more room in our lives, particularly as adults. Children naturally spend time playing because they follow this intrinsic need of ours. As grown-ups we unlearn and rationalize why we shouldn't play, and as Stuart Brown clearly shows in his book, it doesn't serve us.

Because I really want you to listen to the episode, I won't give away the whole content of the show but definitely share with you some resources worth checking out beside Brown's book itself:

www.nifplay.org - This is the website of the National Institute of Play which was founded by Brown

http://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_says_play_is_more_than_fun_it_s_vital.html - Stuart Brown on TED 

http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/play/ - Interview with Stuart Brown on Speaking of Faith with host Krista Tippett

I will keep on researching the topic because I believe that play and fun are underestimated in their power to grow and explore who we want to be and how we can create this kind of life for ourselves. So, I encourage you to play more again. In case you don't remember what you enjoy, think about your childhood. About activities that brought you fun, made you forget the time, and you wanted to do forever. I am sure something will come up!

Be playful, in whatever you do and imagine,

Anja

Next Intuitive Path Radio Show Tomorrow about Play

Hello Players of the Game of Life,

We are continuing our happiness booster series in the next episode of the Intuitive Path Radio Show tomorrow, Wednesday March 31, at 2:00 pm EST. One of the happiness boosters is to focus on positive experiences rather than things, and I particularly want to focus on play in this episode. I will discuss some surprising and very significant facts about play which the author Stuart Brown discusses in his book "Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul." Get ready to make more room for play in your life, and learn why playful activities not only bring joy but also success and more.

I hope very much that you will be able to join me, and share your comments and questions. I have been opening up the lines, and find the interaction with my listeners very enriching and enjoyable. Here is the link to the episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theintuitivepath/2010/03/31/happiness-booster-series-why-play-deserves-more-room-in-our-lives

Love,

Anja

Today's Radio Show with Ulli Allmendinger: Spring Into the New Season with Ayurveda

Hello Friends & Fans,

We had a very insightful radio show earlier today with Ulli Allmendinger, a good friend of mine with a Master's in Ayurveda. She shared with us tons of tips and information about how to prepare ourselves physically for the spring. Ulli was so generous to share more details in the document that I am including here: Download Episode No. 14 - Spring Renewal. This will give you a great overview over thriving in the wonderful season of spring by following Ayurveda's dietary and lifestyle suggestions. Further, Ulli included a spice mix and recipes that are great for this season in this document. We also spoke a bit about preparation for the summer because some of you might live in climates where the summer will come more quickly. Ironically, up here in the Northeast it didn't even feel like spring today, more like winter with these cold temperatures. But I am sure the spring weather will come back in a few days. Last but not least, Ulli recommended a cookbook to us: John Douillard: The Three-Season Diet. 

I very much hope that you will enjoy this information and listen to the podcast at your convenience - in case you haven't been with us live. I apologize in advance for the echo that we experienced as part of the call. Fortunately, it didn't affect the quality of the information and the energy that was there as always! You can access this and all previous episodes through the player on the left sidebar. I welcome any feedback and ask you to send me suggestions for topics and guests as this show is for you.

Next week in the Intuitive Path radio show, I want to discuss with you the importance of play in our lives. I will refer to a book that I have come across recently which is such an inspiring read: Stuart Brown: Play - How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul. The episode will take place next Wednesday, March 31, at 2:00 pm EST. In the show today, I accidentally told you it would be on Thursday. Please note the correct time so that you will be able to join us!

Always welcoming your connection,

Anja

Happiness Booster Series: Finding Flow Every Day

Good evening friends & fans,

Yesterday in the Intuitive Path radio show I discussed the concept of flow and how we can invite flow more into our every day lives. I introduced one of the main experts on "flow", Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ("cheek-sent-me-high-ee"). According to his definition, when we are in the flow or in the zone it is a state of great absorption, engagement, fulfillment, and skill. I am sure you can already think of some activities that evoke flow in you, and I encourage you as I did the listeners yesterday to think about activities that move you into this state. Further, reflect upon what benefits you do see in your life when experiencing flow on a daily basis? And what are your challenges in getting into your flow or spending time on these particular activities?

These are such some key elements of the show but that was certainly not all. So, I encourage you to listen to this episode to learn more. As always, any past episodes are available through the player on this site. Alternatively, you can go to the radio site to listen or download the episodes from there: www.blogtalkradio.com/theintuitivepath. I invite you all to send me suggestions or questions for the radio show. I would love to hear from you!

Next week, we will have my friend Ulli Allmendinger on the show. Some of you might have heard her on a previous episode. Ulli is an old friend of mine and an Ayurveda practitioner. She will share tips with us on how to prepare our bodies for the spring season. I will announce the day and the time together with more details shortly.

Until then, invite the flow and take some time for the activities that bring you a sense of fulfillment and joy. I am sure you have an idea what those could be ;-).

Be your best,

Anja

Happiness Booster Series: Play to Your Strengths, Not Your Weaknesses

Hello Folks,

In my Intuitive Path Radio Show today we continued the happiness booster series, and discussed how to play to your strengths, and not your weaknesses. You can access or download the episode from the player right here on the left side bar of my blog. We had great interaction between the listeners, and I look forward to the next episode on "Flow" next Tuesday, March 16, at 1:00 pm EST. Look out for the announcements!

Thank you all & enjoy every moment,

Anja