Sacred Silly
John Emery
Somewhere along the way, you got really good at being an adult—but forgot how to be alive.
Sacred Silly is here to help you remember.
With lyrical storytelling, grounded research, and irreverent humor, disenchanted pastor turned brand strategist,...
Location:
United States
Description:
Somewhere along the way, you got really good at being an adult—but forgot how to be alive. Sacred Silly is here to help you remember. With lyrical storytelling, grounded research, and irreverent humor, disenchanted pastor turned brand strategist, John Emery invites readers to reimagine play as an essential, transformative practice. Not childish. Not naïve. But ancient, brave, and deeply human. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, global traditions, and first-hand experience, John explores how play rewires our brains, rebuilds relationships, and restores what so many of us have lost—our sense of wonder, delight, and vitality. Inside you’ll find: Whether you’re burned out or just longing for something more, Sacred Silly is a gentle rebellion against the weary world’s expectations—an invitation to live more vibrantly, love more openly, and play like your soul depends on it. (Because it just might.) Duration - 3h 43m. Author - John Emery. Narrator - John Emery. Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 John Emery ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Introduction
Duration:00:14:49
Chapter 1: Play is Older Than Fear
Duration:00:16:31
Chapter 2: Born to Wonder
Duration:00:17:26
Chapter 3 : The Courage to Be Ridiculous
Duration:00:20:52
Chapter 4: The Wisdom of Whimsy
Duration:00:17:07
Chapter 5: Parenting as Playful Rewilding
Duration:00:19:08
Chapter 6: Playful Romance & Erotic Mischief
Duration:00:21:20
Chapter 7: Leadership That Laughs
Duration:00:18:01
Chapter 8: The Spirituality of Play
Duration:00:21:24
Chapter 9: Play Around the World
Duration:00:15:49
Chapter 10: Play Through Grief
Duration:00:14:54
Chapter 11: Designing a Playful Life
Duration:00:13:26
Conclusion: The Risk of Joy
Duration:00:11:29
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:39