My advice: Don't waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.
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Pretending is not just play. Pretending is imagined possibility. Pretending, or acting, is a very valuable life skill and we do it all the time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pretending enhances creativity and imagination, serving as a vital skill in navigating life.
Meryl Streep's quote emphasizes the importance of pretending or acting as a fundamental life skill that nurtures creativity and the ability to envision possibilities. She suggests that pretending is not merely a form of play, but rather a serious practice that enriches our understanding and interaction with the world, allowing us to explore new ideas and perspectives.
Themes
PretendingImaginationCreativityLife SkillsActing
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on creativity, one might quote Meryl Streep to inspire participants to embrace pretend play.
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