There are some things which can only emerge through playfulness, even fun.  This oughtn’t surprise us as these are very important to what it is to be Human.

Pilgrimages* are not trivial things but that doesn’t mean they are all serious; there can be a lightness and playfulness found within our exploration with others.

Erich Fromm (The Art of Being) suspects that triviality is an expression of loneliness, but those on pilgrimage together use playfulness towards a deeper inquiry within their conversation.  They know extended triviality closes down their exploration, whilst playfulness is a way of exploring greater connection to others, their world, and to their future Self.

(*For these posts, pilgrimage is an outward experience allowing for inner transformation.)