Many life events can snatch our mood for playfulness and rob our desire to laugh. Perhaps that desire for play and laughter people might have as children dwindles as they grow older. ISCAST Fellow Brian Edgar explains why play and laughter are central to a healthy life.
Playfulness and laughter are universal human characteristics, usually viewed as good and positive but rarely considered central to human life and meaning. Compared to work, ministry, achievement, or creativity, they tend to be undervalued. However, play and laughter are actually central to life, faith, and our relationship with God—a concept that’s supported by scientific evidence and philosophy.
Historically, Christian faith has often dismissed play and laughter as unspiritual, time-wasting, and problematic. … But from God’s perspective, the primary purpose of human life is to enjoy him and his creation—which includes play and laughter.
Read the full article in The Melbourne Anglican.
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