06/07/2026
Captured a satisfying moment for y’all: remelting a pitcher of our Los Angeles wax but idk there’s something about playing with it as it softens that’s sooooo lovely.
Neuroscientist and physician Stuart Brown has spent decades studying play and found that play deprivation is associated with reduced creativity, decreased adaptability, and higher stress, while regular play is linked to better problem-solving and overall well-being.
A simple way to think about it: 💤 Rest helps the brain recover. 🏃♀️Play helps the brain reorganize.
That’s why some of your best ideas often arrive when you’re gardening, walking, making candles, sketching, or doing something that feels delightfully unproductive. The brain is still working—just in a different mode.
