Now it is my contention and my basic metaphysical axiom that existence — the physical universe — is basically playful. There is no necessity for it w… - Alan Watts

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Now it is my contention and my basic metaphysical axiom that existence — the physical universe — is basically playful. There is no necessity for it whatsoever. It is not going anywhere; that is to say, it does not have some destination at which it ought to arrive. It is best understood by analogy with music because music as an art form is essentially playful. We say, “You play the piano.” You do not work the piano.