No productive outcome. No self-improvement goal. No optimizing or life-hacking.
Just… fun.
If you’re struggling to answer, you’re not alone. Somewhere between childhood and adulting, most of us forgot how to play.
We turned everything into work:
- Exercise became "fitness optimization"
- Hobbies became "side hustles"
- Relaxation became "self-care routines"
- Even fun requires justification as "stress management"
What if you just did things because they made you smile?
Psilocybin has this magical way of reconnecting you to that childlike sense of wonder and play—reminding you that joy doesn’t need a purpose beyond itself.
Remember when you were a kid?
You’d spend hours building blanket forts that served no purpose. You’d make up elaborate games with nonsensical rules. You’d laugh until your stomach hurt at things that weren’t even that funny.
You didn’t need a reason. Fun was the reason.
Then somewhere along the way, play became “unproductive.” Silliness became “immature.” Doing things just because they’re enjoyable became “frivolous.”
And life got a lot more serious. And a lot less joyful.
The Case for Purposeless Joy
Here’s what science says about play:
It reduces stress more effectively than most stress management techniques. It boosts creativity and problem-solving. It strengthens relationships. It makes you more resilient and adaptable.
But here’s the thing—none of that matters.
Play doesn’t need to be justified by its benefits. It’s inherently valuable simply because it brings joy.
When’s the last time you:
- Danced in your kitchen for no reason?
- Made something with your hands just to make it?
- Laughed so hard you couldn't breathe?
- Lost track of time doing something you love?
- Played a game that didn't involve screens?
If you can’t remember, it’s time to bring play back.
Microdosing often reconnects you to that sense of childlike wonder:
Music sounds better. Colors look brighter. Everything becomes more interesting and less serious. You notice the magic in ordinary moments.
People describe: “I spent 20 minutes watching clouds like I used to as a kid” “I danced around my apartment and didn’t care how I looked” “I finger-painted for the first time in 30 years and loved it” “I played with my dog like we were both puppies”
Psilocybin reminds you that wonder and play aren’t childish—they’re essential parts of being fully alive.
Try This: The Joy Experiment
This week, do one thing purely for fun:
Make something with zero expectation of it being “good”
Have a solo dance party in your living room
Play a game you loved as a kid
Climb a tree (yes, really)
Do something silly just to make yourself laugh Color in a coloring book
Run around just because running feels good
No posting on social media. No tracking or measuring. No making it “productive.”
Just do it for the pure joy of doing it.
People who regularly engage in purposeless play report:
- Feeling lighter and more energized
- Better mood and lower anxiety
- More creativity in all areas of life
- Stronger connections with others
- Remembering what actually makes them happy
- Life feeling less like a grind and more like an adventure
Plus, you become more fun to be around. Playful energy is contagious.
The Microdosing Advantage
Psilocybin lowers the inhibitions that keep you from playing:
That voice that says “this is stupid” or “you look ridiculous” gets quieter. The self-consciousness melts. The judgment disappears.
You remember what it feels like to be fully present and engaged in something just because it brings you joy.
And that feeling? It’s medicine. It’s what your soul has been craving while your brain has been optimizing everything to death.
Life is short. Too short to spend it all being productive, responsible, and serious.
You’re allowed to play. You’re allowed to be silly. You’re allowed to do things just because they make you happy.
The laundry will still be there. The emails will still need answering. The to-do list will never end.
But right now, in this moment, you could choose joy. You could choose wonder. You could choose to remember what it feels like to play.
So… what sounds fun to you?
Until next time,
🍄 Media of the Week:
"“CAN MUSHROOMS SAVE YOUR LIFE? Psychedelic‑Assisted Therapy"
by: Dr. Stacey Simmons
