In childhood we play to become who we are, and in adulthood we play to express and sustain who we are. To be playful in this moment in history is not to take it lightly. In fact, the seriousness of this time requires a resilience learned and practiced in play. I’m not proposing we pause the work of defending our rights to play as a kind of self-care, or that joy is in and of itself a kind of resistance. I’m proposing that a playful mindset will make us more agile amid the unknowns, and resilient through adversity. Through play we actively cultivate the skills we need to persevere through uncertainty.