What does play specifically make us feel? Are certain emotions  exclusive to play? Well, the answer is yes. Play is more than just fun.

• If you have ever had the chance to observe a gamer, the dedication to the game is unmissable. It is this sense of immersion that only play can provide. A fully immersed brain in any activity has the chances of experiencing flow and performing better than any other. 

• We set unrealistic standards and achieve impossible feats in play. These epic wins are beyond the threshold of imagination and largely missing in our real lives. 

• A common physical expression in play is throwing our arms over the head and yelling. This is a characteristic of fiero, an emotion we exhibit on overcoming adversity.  

• Naches  or our vicarious pride is the reason why we get onto "missions" with other human beings while mentoring the ones who come after us. 

If play really can trigger all these positive emotions,  shouldn't we be playing more often or shouldn't our work be more playful?

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