The Playfulness Catalyst - Anthony Trahair

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☀️ Travel can open our eyes in so many ways…when I travelled around Europe in the 90s, I experienced life on many levels, but I gained a faith in life I never knew existed. ☀️

My new book, Meeting Life, which is available now; Follows my trials and shows how my faith in life grew.

Follow us for more life growth talk and bonus material

My Book - Meeting Life - available now
www.anthonytrahair.com

Although I learnt to rely on myself and being alone, there were many people that helped me along the way - to make me stronger, open my eyes and show my true confident self. To those people I owe my humbleness and unending gratitude.

My Book - Meeting Life -My Book - Meeting Life - available now
www.anthonytrahair.com

My journal was such a focal point for my thoughts during my solo travels through Europe. Journals, diaries, notebooks... they can all be powerful tools and in so many ways. Saving small details or big ones, remembering those small moments, conversations and emotions.

My Book - Meeting Life - available now

www.anthonytrahair.com

MORE TRAVEL SYNCHRONICITIES
Tel-Aviv

A stroke of luck meant that I met up with my soul brother Gopala from Gopala Amir Yaffa​​ from Rainbow Yoga yesterday in Tel-Aviv. Although originally from here he now lives in Australia.

As I arrived in Israel I wrote to him saying I was in his country and to my amazement he replied that he was also right now!

Yesterday, after the Israeli Juggling Convention, we had such a fun day buzzing around on scooters, eating humous and Israeli sweets and talking about life.

If I'm talking alot about the benefits of playfulness it is hugely influenced by Gopala.

Synchronicities happen all around us, the more skeptical of us call them good luck, the more hearthful of us call them blessings!

In the story in my new book MEETING LIFE, there we're so many "coincidences" that I just couldn't ignore it. If you're reading this post I think you'll love it. Available worldwide on Amazon.

Like Rob Breszney says when talking about pronoia in his epic book, what if the world is conspiring in our favour?

JERUSALEM
On the way to the Israeli Juggling Convention!
Stop over in Jerusalem with my friend Yoel 🌈

Feels a bit like when at 21 I left the UK for the European juggling convention in Grenoble.
Only that time I never came back! More on that crazy story in my new book MEETING LIFE!

ARE YOU AT A CROSSROADS

The idea of solo travel may seem daunting, however making friends can be incredibly humbling.

Be brave, break the ice and see where it could take you!

My new book - MEETING LIFE - is available now.
Link in the bio.

ARE YOU AT A CROSSROADS?

The world is ever evolving - I sometimes wonder how different my solo travel around Europe in the early 90s would have been - if I had the resources available today.

Would I have learnt to depend on myself or walked the unknown paths... would there still have been the small miracles that I witnessed?

Each journey has its own meaning and can assist our personal growth - we just need to know how to let it. With or without technology.

My book - MEETING LIFE - is available now.
Link in the bio

Join the journey.....

ARE YOU AT A CROSSROADS?

MEETING LIFE BOOK EXCERPT

Travelling alone, I faced many challenges - each one delivered its own lesson that helped mould who I am today.

The somewhat tiny obstacle of eating, was in itself, something that needed thought and forward thinking. If my performances were not working too well in a certain city, I had to dig into other resources to make it through.

I learnt to not worry so deeply about this though, it didn't help the situation at all. Somewhere, another small miracle was waiting to happen...I just needed to learn how to embrace it.

My Book - Meeting Life - available now
www.anthonytrahair.com

Thanks to everyone that is preordering! We've even made it #1 in foreign travel according to Amazon in Italy!
Please keep pre-ordering and getting your reviews ready. It's such a massive help to self publishing authors like me!!
Getting really near the launch date and soooo much to do hahhaha
If anyone feels like reaching out I'd really appreciate it. Cheers! Anthony 🌈🌞🤸‍♂️❤️

Friends I need a hand!!!

On 15 March my new book will finally be published: "Meeting Life"!!!

It is the logbook of my first adventurous trip to Europe (when I was 21)!!!

I kept it in a drawer up until now. Last year I decided to share this story, my story because I believe it can inspire others to achieve something unthinkable, unreasonable, outrageous, opening themselves up to life and meeting others.

"This book is for those who have lost (or have struggled to find) the courage to listen to their heart's call to travel".

I can't wait for you to read it!!!
I think you will love it!!!

Can you give me a hand?
How?!

By buying for only 3 euros/dollars, the ebook version in English!!!

You can pre-order it now by searching for "MEETING LIFE ANTHONY TRAHAIR" in your countries Amazon site.

My dream is to get to 200 pre-ordered copies by 15 March and 100 reviews in the first week of the book's release (to give a message to Amazon's algorithms...). We're now at just over 50.

Thanks if you can pass the word to your friends!!!

And if you are not fluent in English I will send you, as soon as it is ready, the Italian version in PDF.
Thank you infinitely!!!!

A big, playful and adventurous hug
Anthony

More info about the book:
Meeting Life

When I was 21, I left for France to attend a juggling convention. It was the first time I had ever left England on a plane. Looking at the world from above, I thought "who knows how many things there are over there that nobody has ever told me".
And so I quite recklessly decided to cancel the return ticket!

I was a very shy, recent chemistry graduate, and with only £50 in my pocket, my backpack and a passion for juggling, I found myself hungry and alone; thus began my journey!!!

I immediately realised that this was my ticket out of a conventional life, towards a self-sufficient way of living where I could finally be myself: an active participant in the game of life rather than a spectator.

Liberating, entertaining and rich in insights, this unusual and authentic travelogue has something to offer us all.

'Meeting Life' is based on Anthony Trahair's European adventure in 1996 and the life lessons he learnt on his journey. If you want to draw inspiration from a story to boldly go out and live the adventure you have always wanted, you will appreciate this book and find it a valuable stimulus to play the game of life that your heart knows is possible.

"Anthony Trahair's new book teaches us in the most playful way how vital it is for our happiness to seize the moment, to find joy, to live with a wise twinkle in our eyes. In contrast to so many feverish approaches to the well-lived life, this one is as exhilarating as defying gravity by holding several juggling balls in the air at once. Read this book and smile!".
- Phil Cousineau, author of "The Art of Pilgrimage" and "The Book of Roads", and editor of "The Hero's Journey: The Life and Work of Joseph Campbell"

"Anthony is someone I would love to have an adventure with. He brings such lightness, sincerity, playfulness and a strong, full, open and clear heart. This book is not a 'how to' book. It is not a book full of formulas and aphorisms. It is a book full of something much more useful. It is a book full of stories'.
- Tad Hargrave, founder of MarketingforHippies.com

PS. Monday the 13 of March Tad Hargrave, at 6pm CET, is offering a workshop about:
'Taking The Show On The Road: Workshops While You Travel'.
This will be offered for folk joining the launch party. You can join here: www.anthonytrahair.com/meeting.life
Link to register for the workshop

PPS. I just booked my tickets for the ISRAELI JUGGLING CONVENTION at EASTER. I've been invited to teach there are will bring some copies of Pearls and my new book!

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'TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD: WORKSHOPS WHILE YOU TRAVEL'. 13 March 9am PT - Noon ET - 6pm CET
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Workshop with Tad Hargrave Marketing for Hippies and Anthony Trahair

I’m so happy to announce the fourth and final conversation before the book launches!

Tune in if you’ve ever wanted to travel with your workshop.

Since 2001, Tad Hargrave, from MarketingforHippies.com, has travelled
all over Canada, the US and Europe with his one day workshop on
Ethical Marketing: Marketing for Hippies 101.

Want to tour your own workshops?

Join us to discover some tried and tested, fun ideas about how to work and travel, build a solid audience and home in your message.

Expect some stories of travel, and get ready to be inspired!

This is part of the launch party for my new book that Tad has honoured me by writing a beautiful introduction.

Book out on the 15th of March.

Search for “Anthony Trahair Meeting Life” on Amazon then join the launch party - link in bioooooooo!

DO YOU FEEL THE NEED TO GET AWAY?

In difficult moments in their lives people have been going on pilgrimages for thousands of years.

Pilgrimage means walking in the field.
It’s getting off the bus. It’s getting up from the couch.
THE REAL EXPERIENCE IS ACTUALLY WALKING.

I prefer the term DEEP TRAVEL to pilgrimage, you might too, especially if you’re not of the religious inclination. There are also secular pilgrimages to visit author’s houses (Sheakspear at Stratford-upon-avon), or painter studios - Rodin. Musicians - Liverpool.
There is power in visiting places that are important to you and your (his)story.

DEEP TRAVEL is going to a place and not just being a Vo**ur, it’s about connecting to the people and the place. It’s about connecting to the way other people live, and seeing the world through new eyes. It’s about giving. It’s about becoming a better version of you to share with your community.

Deep Travel is the quest for meaning. To gain perspective.

Travel is about survival, it puts our identity in a healthy crisis.

There is joy at the end of all great travel stories. You return home and know the place for the first time.

Listen to your call for adventure.

I hope this post has stirred up your curiosity about the importance of purposeful travel.

If you need some inspiration to take off pre-order a copy of my new book “Meeting Life: Life Lessons From a Young Juggler’s 1996 Travel Journal”.

Introduction by Tad Hargrave.

Lots of Bonuses!

Out on the 15th of March.

Look for Anthony Trahair Meeting Life on Amazon then join the launch party www.anthonytrahair.com/meeting.life

THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
We had a wonderful afternoon at the old Egyptian Museum. We loved the building and walking through all this ancient magnificence. Tutankhamen was amazing and I appreciated not being able to take photos in there. I'm not a museum fan but really liked the character and 3000+ years history. Mind blowing.
What's your favourite pic?

In Today’s News…

If you PREORDER my new book
MEETING LIFE
By the 15th February 🌞

Then you’ll receive a FREE audiobook copy on its release too. What’s not to love? ❤️

Plus, more FREE bonuses along the way.

Join the launch party & learn more hints and tips on bringing more playfulness into your life.

THOUGHTS ON THURSDAY 🌞

HOW TO STOP TIME SLIPPING AWAY - THE PLAYFUL WAY

You just don’t seem to have time to do all your work and when someone suggests something playful, do you accept? Get out of here!

We all know this scenario, we charge ourselves up with deadlines and don’t seem to have time for much else. We sleep badly, start to have all sorts of odd pains, and plough ahead all the same.

Why do we question time? Is it really the fault of time we don't feel there’s enough of it? Or Is it that you don’t have time to do what you really enjoy?

What if you could make what you do more fun? For one, you’d enjoy the process a lot more. You’d start to look for ways to do things differently. Perhaps you might even work more efficiently, with more focus, more solution based. Rather than getting stuck on problems, you would help to create a lighter more positive work environment.

I SAY
Burn Your To Do List
https://anthonytrahair.com/burn-you-to-do-list

DOWNLOAD our FREE workbook and help find time where you didn't know there was any.

PLAYFULNESS IS WEARING A BIG HAT 👒
You get smiles and get to smile back while protecting your skin from the sun. 🌞🌈🐪

MONDAY MOTIVATION. 🌞

Have you lost the motivation to travel? ✈
Would you like to...

See your life as an ADVENTURE and you the HERO?
Re - invent yourself?
Open yourself to TRUST, CONNECTION & FLOW?

I'd love to help you realise how you feel and attach to the meaning of your experiences.

My new book, MEETING LIFE, is available for pre-order now...

Join the LAUNCH TEAM and receive tons of FREE bonuses - learn how to live again.

ADDED BONUS🌞
If you pre-order my new book now, you'll also receive a FREE audio book copy on its release. The link is in the BIO

I'VE BEEN LEARNING SOME GREAT MOVES IN EGYPT!

I'VE BEEN LEARNING SOME GREAT MOVES!

Lots of room for fun and play while traveling!

Unfortunately I left three Juggling balls at home and just have two, fortunately there are lots of oranges around and I've been juggling for hotel staff and guests. Always gets a smile.

So greatful to my playmate Sara for creating such a fun adventure!

Tomorrow: Luxor

galore!!

I'VE BEEN LEARNING SOME GREAT MOVES!

Lots of room for fun and play while traveling!

Unfortunately I left three Juggling balls at home and just have two, fortunately there are lots of oranges around and I've been juggling for hotel staff and guests. Always gets a smile.

So greatful to my playmate Sara for creating such a fun adventure!

Tomorrow: Luxor

galore!!

THOUGHTS ON THURSDAY
A Tragedy. The Death of Playfulness

When we were small they told us to grow up, big kids don’t act like that anymore.
This had us believe that playing wasn’t going to get the love and approval we wanted.

Slowly we stopped expressing our playful nature and instead continued to play in our heads.

This continues today...

I believe when we externalise our playfulness and share it with others we can regain the vitality and carelessness of very small children.

Regaining our Playfulness starts with noticing all the delights around us. If you’re with someone, share your joy with a smile.

Did you know that my new book, Meeting Life, is now available for pre-order?
The link is in the bio - I'd love to have you join the family and get the most out of all the free bonuses that go with it.

Follow us for more tips on cultivating your playfulness so you can have a vibrant life, improve your relationships and actually enjoy your life

Monday motivation

I always say - take each day and moment as it comes - never fear the unknown and look for those little miracles that happen all around us.

When I travelled Europe in the early 90s, I had to live each day and always expect the unknown.

It was about daring to go out of your comfort zone and reaping the rewards.

This is a quote from my upcoming book release, MEETING LIFE, which is available for preorder now. And if you sign up now, you’ll be joining us for lots of bonuses and freebies too!

Link is in the bio.

Don’t forget to follow us for tips on welcoming play and lightness into your life.

DO YOU JOURNAL?
(Like even just sometimes?)

Did you know that by taking 10-15 minutes to write down your thoughts and feelings, you can actively improve your level of perceived happiness?

ME... I journal because I like to capture my life on paper! Reflect on my day and much more...

When I traveled through Europe in the 90's, I realised journaling helped me process the course of the day, it was a friend I could "talk to", and a way to see what I had experienced and achieved.
It also kept me focused and gave me just enough distance to get a bird's eye view of my life.

In this way, journaling brings clarity on what is going on in your life...right now.
Once it's written down, maybe your decisions will become clearer, more precise.

Unwind with your words and become your own best friend.

Free writing is powerful and once you become a dab hand at it...you can ask more important questions like...

What am I grateful for?
Did I have fun today?
What made me laugh?

What's on your mind?
Really on your mind...not just what the media wants you to think!

Write it down and let it out!

What's your biggest fear?
And how is it holding you back in your life?

Now that's a good one to journal on!

FOLLOW ME - FOR MORE TIPS ON WELCOMING LIGHTNESS AND PLAY INTO YOUR LIFE

SO HAPPY WITH THE DESIGN FOR THE NEW WORKSHOP: PLAYFULNESS 101

Playfulness 101 is a one-day workshop where you will experience the transformative power of play in a safe environment where you can take risks so you can go out and be your true self in the “real” world.

For Playful Adult Enthusiasts:
Educators, Play Designers, Artists, Musicians,
Circus Folk, Adventurous Souls and Gentle Hearts.

First stop of our tour will be in Sardina, beautiful Italian Island! Thanks to Lilia Pavone - Trainer and In Our Garden Sardinia

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More info in Italian here: https://www.facebook.com/events/535827851853842

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If you have a venue you'd like to host this event or something slightly longer please reach out!