Author: portiatung

I have a dream.
I dream for world peace.

“But wouldn’t life be boring if we had world peace?” some would say.

“What would we do? What would become of us?” others would ruminate.

In truth, what most of us are wondering is probably this:”What would life be like?”

Last Sunday, my daughter and I celebrated the darkest day of the year the Winter Solstice by going on pilgrimage at Avebury’s stone circles and henge – home to the largest megalithic (oldest) stone circle in the world.

Imagine my delight (nearly as deep as the muddy paths) as 80 of us pilgrims embarked on a walk for our bodies and to pilgrimage for our souls (you decide what that word means to you) led by Dr. Guy Hayward – a living bard and founder of The British Pilgrimage Trust.

So what would life be like if we lived in world peace?

My higher self imagines it would be wondrous, a kind of renaissance where we all flourish as future humans and for greater good. For sure we’d write many songs and celebrate with many dances…

… Because the winding path wouldn’t have been easy, at times even seemingly lonely or even impossible…

… There’s a reason why some of the most important work we do is called homework. Self-work is where true leadership begins.

… And it would have all been worth it because in taking the first step towards world peace through inner peace we re-discover we are the greatest joke and jokers of all!

May this season be filled with light, love laughter for you, your loved ones and your colleagues as we bring in the green and welcome the return of the light for a year of abundance and prosperity!

How will you choose to live your purpose?

As the blossoms burst with life and the raindrops scatter as much as the clouds halo-glow, we’ve got an exciting bunch of playful events to inspire you to play to your heart’s content – be it at work, at home or anywhere you go!

The Lila Circle – 7 May 6-8 pm BST ONLINE

Join us for our monthly online gathering of women leaders ready to reclaim our power and realise big dreams

Playful Leadership:Creation 9-11 June IN-PERSON TRAINING

Reconnect with your roots and wings of creativity to enable transformational change in yourself and those you serve

Summer Fun: Deep Dive into Work, Rest & Play – 27 June 1-4 pm BST ONLINE

Take the plunge in exploring your relationship with work, rest and play as you reconnect with your five senses. Leave the beach feeling refreshed and ready to make the most of summer

Or perhaps you’d like a chat with Portia The Play Alchemist to explore ways to re-introduce more play into the way you lead. As we like to say at The School of Play, “Play well and play on!”

One of my favourite things about my job as The Play Alchemist is helping folks reconnect with our greatest individual and collective superpower – True Play, of course!

“And pray tell, what does that look, sound and feel like?” I hear you ask – perhaps with a hint of sceptic longing.

For me, it’s this – “Female sparrow poised to take flight”. A gift from one of The School of Play alumni. I commissioned this piece after hearing with great delight that, since completing one of our courses, this alumnus went on to develop a daily practice of drawing which has brought immense joy and a sense of tranquility to her life, both at work and at home.

“Thank you so much for reconnecting me with my creative and playful self,” tweets this Bright One. “Your workshops have been a great way of learning to connect more deeply with others as well. These playdates have made me look at relationships with others differently.”

Our next Four Seasons online half-day workshop takes place on Friday, 21 March called Spring Blooms: Expanding Your Inner Life of Play.

You’re invited to join us – for one or all four seasons in 2025! Sign up HERE.

BONUS: These online workshops each come with a goodie box I create especially tuned to your play frequency!

What’s your vibe in anticipation of spring?