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21. Why The Purpose of Life is to Play : A New Perspective On ‘Who am I?’

February 27, 2025 • Ben Dadbin, Mitra Manesh

What if the purpose of life isn’t about achieving or striving—but about playing?

So many of us feel trapped in the cycle of productivity, responsibility, and the endless pursuit of figuring things out. But what if the key to joy, meaning, and even expansion isn’t found in solving problems—but in exploring, playing, and being? In this episode, we dive into a profound yet lighthearted conversation about what it truly means to live—beyond fear, beyond survival, and into a space of presence and curiosity.

What You’ll Learn:

A new paradigm–the purpose of life is to play–and how it can be a portal to expansion and purpose
How to address the inner resistance and critical inner voice that inhibits our natural ability to be light-hearted and playful
Learn how your personal expansion actually contributes to the expansion of all existence

If you’re someone who ….