Adult Recess

Yesterday I walked by a playground full of kids going crazy at recess.  Aside from a few pick-up games of something involving a ball and a box, everyone was just, well, going nuts.  Or hanging out.  Just doing what they do.  Kids were talking to each other, trying out ideas, playing made-up games, running around and getting their energies out and taking energy in.  In short, it was a totally insane and powerful scene.

And then it hit me.  Adults don't really do that.  What would adult recess be?

Moments of creativity to me seem like the only times when we let loose, let ourselves try things (hopefully) without criticism or ulterior motives (like financial success, fame, networking, viral marketing).  Later we come back to think, discuss, revise and polish.  But that moment of adult recess is vital to making art, to saying what you're trying to say. 

This is probably true with close friendships too, which is the only thing I can think of that even remotely resembles the ecstasy and challenge of creative pursuits.

What do you think?  What's your adult recess?  And how can we have more of it?!