Feeling Stuck? A little whimsy goes a long way

What happens when you lean into your curiosity, notice the little joys, and get playful? Today on Now or Never, Ify Chiwetlu and Trevor Dineen find out why intentional whimsy might just be necessary. After feeling stuck, Toronto’s Chara Ho decided she didn’t want life passing her by. She’s now on a mission to find her spark again, by challenging herself to do something new every day. Ify Chiwetelu joins her on her latest adventure.He was rescued from a pile of parts, became a Nanaimo neighbourhood celebrity, survived a mysterious disappearance, and even found love. Meet Gunner, the mannequin draped across Brian and Terry Neevay’s fence, who proves small acts of joy can have a big impact. “To have whimsy you need safety and silliness,” said Eddie Ayoub, artistic director of Art City, a non-profit community centre run by artists in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. Imagine a place full of paint, fabric,and art supplies where everyone is welcome to come and create. Today they’re preparing for their annual parade that injects whimsy into a community that needs it.When a mysterious orange line of paint showed up in his Toronto neighbourhood one day, Pete Morey and his 7-year-old daughter set off on an adventure to follow the line, and try to solve the mystery of who's behind it.