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“Creativity and the world of the imagination - the beauty of what we see as a child and the kind of play that we experience as a child - can be a way for us to survive tough times.” quote by Diane Paulus
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“Creativity and the world of the imagination - the beauty of what we see as a child and the kind of play that we experience as a child - can be a way for us to survive tough times.”

Diane Paulus

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 2019

Imagination and childlike play provide resilience during hardship, offering creative coping mechanisms.

In simple terms: Playful imagination helps survive tough times.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate creative play.

Themes

resilience creativity imagination mental health

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational therapeutic

When to use this quote

  • stress relief
  • education
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

play therapy psychology artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways can you incorporate play into daily routine?
  • How does imagination shift perspective during stress?
A Different Perspective

Play may not replace professional help for severe trauma.

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