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Researchers have also observed that when children played in an environment dominated by play structures rather than natural elements, they established their social hierarchy through physical competence; after an open grassy area was planted with shrubs, the quality of play in what researchers termed “vegetative rooms” was very different. Children used more fantasy play, and their social standing became based less on physical abilities and more on language skills, creativity, and inventiveness. In other words, the more creative children emerged as leaders in natural play areas.
Last Child in the Woods
Richard Louv
Freedom from your grievance-focused thinking becomes possible when you discover that your internal fight with reality has not and is not going to change it. When you stop living in a state of aggression with the way things are—bracing against what is—you discover acceptance and a different level of peace. It doesn’t mean that you should stop trying to change life when it’s not to your liking, but it does mean that you choose to stop fighting against the fact that life is the way it is right now—this is reality, like it or not.
Can't Stop Thinking
Nancy Colier and Stephan Bodian
James Hollis recommends asking of every significant decision in life: “Does this choice diminish me, or enlarge me?” The question circumvents the urge to make decisions in the service of alleviating anxiety and instead helps you make contact with your deeper intentions for your time.
Four Thousand Weeks
Oliver Burkeman
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