The Player is an active Observer of Life.
The Observer is a passive Player who sees the bigger picture of Life.
The Spectator is a passive non-participant who watches the little pictures in life.
The Participator takes a part in the action and acts out the dramas.
The Competitor is a participant who takes part in order to be better than their opponents.
Competitors play to win.
Participants play to take part and share the action.
Spectators watch the action.
Observers choose to stay out of the drama so that they can better see whatever is occurring.
Players actively enjoy playing the Game of Life.