What are we playing for?

In my mind, playing is a very important thing, although most of the Chinese parents usually think that playing wastes times and is never as neccessary as studying hard, because all my family members are so enlightened to consider playing is a good way to make children become more creative and imaginative. Sometimes, I just think about the reason of playing. What are we playing for? Just for fun? Undoubtedly not. As far as I concerned, when we play, we can explore new things or even achieve "windfall". We play, not for reasons or goals, but to enjoy the process of continuously meeting the surprise. Moreover, "playing" should not be defined narrowly. If you like, working can be a kind of playing, because you may get a sense of achievement; studing can be a kind of playing, because you may enrich your knowledge; reading can be a kind of playing, because you may widen your horizon; and, even sleeping can be a kind of playing, because you may have an amzing dream! Therefore, playing is everywhere in our lives, and that is why our lives colorful and cheerful.