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In Their Own Words - Creators Must Play!
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In Their Own Words - Creators Must Play!

Carl Jung says it well... “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect - but by the play instinct arising from inner necessity.” A human being is wired to play. This is a well-documented component of childhood development. Play builds physical, emotional, cognitive and intuitive attributes and is as elemental as shelter, sustenance and clothing. The benefits of play continue into adult and senior life. The values realized through active play serve the unique human ability to create and innovate.

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