Play-to-Create methodology springs from three key beliefs:
First, a belief that everyone is a ‘little c creator’. Each of us were created to be a creator by a ‘big C Creator’. Which means that we were hardwired from our very first breath with a creator’s desire and ability, and that we thrive most fully when we create consistently and meaningfully in our everyday lives. Each time we complete a creative project from start-to-finish, we reach a new milestone of creation on our journey as a ‘little c creator’, and we become happier, more confident, and more capable of changing the lives of those within our sphere of influence for the better.
Second, a belief in the power of free-time creation. This usually takes the form of a hobby or hobbies that we enjoy. Creating in our free-time can and should be a low-stakes, low-pressure activity with rich, replenishing, high-yield benefits that overflow from our living rooms, craft rooms, kitchen tables, or garages into every facet of our personal and professional lives. These benefits empower us in important ways that help us thrive.
And third, a belief that both the ‘little c creator’ within each of us and the act of free-time creation are too often undervalued, underestimated, overlooked, or overwhelmed by a variety of obstacles that we all struggle with. This too often keeps us from reaching new milestones of creation as consistently or meaningfully as we should.
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