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The Power of Whimsy

Written by Patrick Griffey on . Posted in Opinion

“Welcome to the real world, kid,” “It’s time to grow up.” Do these phrases sound familiar? The idea of growing older is often associated with stepping away from our childlike playfulness and curiosity. I would like to propose that when we reclaim our sense of whimsy we will live a life with a greater connection to the people around us and even to ourselves.


Patrick Griffey stirring up sand as he cuts back and forth down a sand dune in Michigan.     Photo Courtesy of Luke Little

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