Playing in 3D in Splash City​

A Playful Approach to Personal Transformation
(For Adults and Young Adults)
"Wow—what a ride…I truly felt like I was on a roller coaster of emotions right there with you… Your writing has real depth, and the way your thought process unfolds on the page is both beautiful and compelling… Reading your work, and knowing you guys worked on this for at least a decade, I felt that same reverence—for the creative process, for storytelling, and for the healing power of self-expression…perhaps the most powerful message—at least for me—was this line: “Following a strategy only means one thing. You’re still in the how-to world.” That hit me. Brilliant... I’m a big fan and honestly in awe of what you’ve created."
​- Avinoam Lerner, Cancer & Trauma Recovery Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Author, & TEDx Speaker

Life Fable Book Series
by Deborah Whitaker & Craig Cloutier

Using the transformative power of story, the “Playing in 3D in Splash City” Life Fable Book Series helps you cultivate an energetic, growth mindset in a playful way. ​Our vibrant characters are not how-to experts. They are Splash City mentors sharing their relatable, poignant, and light-hearted stories in their own voice. Each fable in the series conveys specific 3D attributes that inspire us to shake off the suppression, navigate the unknown, and encourage self-reliance on our journey toward playing in 3D.

Book One: Play
​Fables Included:

It’s the Dance by Mzzz Pink
 3D Attributes:​Courage, Empathy
Mzzz Pink identifies the four dysfunctional dances of the hierarchical system that hijacked Splash City – The March, The Climb, The Tangle and The Wrangle. She and her friends team up to reveal ​a more vibrant and expansive dance. About the "Author":Mzzz Pink is a dancer and a fashion designer. She lives in a globe-shaped penthouse at the top of Starbright Towers, keeping a watchful eye on her beloved city. 

Imagine That! by Uno
3D Attributes: Imagination, Focus, Play
Uno the guard dog barks out his profound and poignant story. Left in a cage to die, ​Uno uses the power of imagination to make his way out. 
About the "Author": Uno is at one with life. ​He is the all-knowing one. ​He lives in the zone.
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Book Two: Self-Reliance 
Fables Included:

I Will Find My Way by  Miss Guided Light
3D Attributes: Humility, Purpose, Dreams
Due to a toxic environment, Miss Guided Light leaves her job as a nurse at Humpty Hospital. Overriding the cynicism surrounding her, she takes a leap of faith and discovers the life-altering difference between a goal and a dream.
About the "Author:" Miss Guided Light is a former nurse and a part-time blogger. ​She also runs her own laughter yoga business, Mimosa Yoga. She likes blowing bubbles.

Rise Up to the Wave by Justin Tide
3D Attributes: Flow, Surfing, Balance
Justin returns to the islands to discover his childhood home and family legacy is threatened by developers. With the help of his friends back in Splash City, ​Justin turns to his surfing knowledge to ride the gnarliest wave of his life. 
About the "Author": Originally from the islands, Justin learned o surf as a young boy while living with his grandparents ​Ebb And Flo. ​He teaches surfing as an approach to everyday life.  
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Book Three: Creativity 
​​Fables Included:

See the Music by Ms. Bee Haven
3D Attributes: Creativity, Design, Authenticity
After quitting her job at Box News, journalist Debi Dewit eyes the opportunity of a lifetime, to pen a biography of Splash City icon, Ms. Bee Haven. Inviting Debi inside her private art studio, Ms. Bee Haven unveils four enchanting paintings that transform Debi’s life.
About the "Author": Ms. Bee Haven paints music, designing musical imageries that instantaneously bring their listener to a state of wonder. 

Follow the Why by Velocity
3D Attributes: Curiosity, Momentum, Will
Velocity runs away from home aspiring to make her first film. Stepping onto Splash City’s Worn Brick Road, she meets three down-trodden strangers, Mr. Wasgonnado, Bob Stuckintime and Lance E. Lost, who ​​join ​her on a wonder-filled journey. 
​About the Author: Velocity is the daughter of Ms. Bee Haven ​and superhero NRG. ​She is home-schooled, likes cameras, bugs, and wondering why. 
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Book Four: Listening 
Fable Included:

Listen to Yourself by Lisa Hearditall
3D Attributes: Listening, Understanding
After UPop Counselor Lisa Hearditall loses a student to suicide, her boss orders her to present a campus-wide status report with appropriate spin. Lisa angles out of the spin to expose the real threat in Splash City, and a means to save lives.
About the "Author": Lisa Hearditall is Splash City’s resident psychotherapist.  ​Once a jazz singer, she found her most impactful voice by listening to others.

Playing in 3D in Splash City Podcast
with Psychotherapist Lisa Hearditall
Transcripts, Episodes 1 -4