Title: “Philosophy of Play: Overcoming Perfectionism with Shelly Johnson”
Introduction:
- Join us for a profound episode of The Playfulife Podcast featuring Shelly Johnson, a philosopher in play, sharing her journey from perfectionism to rediscovering the joy of play.
- Shelly reflects on her early shift from playfulness to perfectionism, leading to anxiety and discouragement in her pursuit of flawlessness.
Episode Highlights:
- Early Struggles with Perfectionism:
- Shelly recalls her early experiences with perfectionism during piano lessons and academic pressures, impacting her joy of learning and self-image.
- The negative impact of perfectionism on her relationship with herself and the transformation it brought in her life.
- Rediscovering Playfulness:
- Embracing fencing as an outlet and learning to detach from life’s seriousness, allowing curiosity and joy to reemerge.
- Pursuing a philosophy Ph.D., adopting a playful attitude of detachment and curiosity, leading to her successful graduation.
- Philosophy of Play:
- Shelly delves into the philosophy of play, drawing from Aristotle’s notion of Eutrapelia and the balance between taking life too seriously and not seriously enough.
- Exploring the primal drive for play and its role in human life and societal health.
- Playfulness and Mindfulness:
- Connecting playfulness with mindfulness, observing life gently and walking as a meditative practice.
- Embracing self-compassion and recognizing worthiness as crucial elements in overcoming perfectionism.
- Being Our Own Best Friend:
- Shelly emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, recognizing and nurturing the seeds of goodness within us.
- Encouraging a compassionate approach, filled with wonder, curiosity, and joy towards oneself.
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Keywords:
- Philosophy of play, perfectionism, rediscovering joy, mindfulness, self-compassion, human worthiness, overcoming anxiety, societal health.
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