“We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”
What this quote means
George Bernard Shaw reverses the common belief that aging ends play. It is the abandonment of play, curiosity, and lightness that makes us old. This wisdom encourages us to cultivate a childlike spirit, creativity, and wonder throughout our lives to stay young at heart.
How to apply it daily
Today, allow yourself a moment of pure play, with no utilitarian purpose, as a child would.
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