budding oak twig

Play is capable of opening us up and enriching us through genuine connection. When we allow ourselves, alongside others, to become completely engrossed in the competition, we experience joy and find respite from the weight of our daily lives. Play transports us to a world free of politics and economics. It gives no mind to who you are – when people of different faiths or political parties delight in playing together it cuts through the personal pedigrees or beliefs that too often divide. Play holds the power to restore our childlike verve.

If debating politics with strangers feels exhausting, there is a better, enjoyable alternative.