Creativity
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Welcome to Monday Metaphors!
To begin, open your notebook, date the page.
Set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Breathe in, release.
Have fun, be present, it's okay to go slow...
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Opening Quotes...
"The creative adult is the child who survived."
~ Ursula Le Guin
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“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.”
~ Mary Lou Cook
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"Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It's about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity."
~ Guy Fieri
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"She was never quite ready. But she was brave. And the universe listens to brave.”
~ Rebecca Ray
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“Creativity is the language we use to communicate the urgency of our dreams for a better future.”
~ Audre Lorde
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"Creativity is our most powerful tool to shape the world we want to live in."
~ Isra Hirsi
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In your notebook, copy the quotes that resonate the most. Reflect on each quote and ask, "What's true for me today? What's sacred here?" Write in a way that is loose and free. Write to explore.
A Short Film to View...
"What Creativity Is Trying To Tell You"
by Jonathan Tilley
Reflection Questions to Explore...
~ What's standing out to you?
~ What do you want to remember?
~ What do you want to try?
5 Minute Word Play...
ekphrasis
What's the pronunciation? Definition? What do you love about the sound and feel of this word? What does this word bring to mind? How does ekphrasis show up in your life? Have you ever used it, tried it out? Use it now to examine and experience your life as a work of art. Add it to your writing today!
Exploring Metaphor...
folding laundry
washing dishes
making your bed
fixing something
taking care of...
reading
cooking
writing
gardening
quiet time
a few moments of meditation
looking
listening
sensing
noticing something new
making the tiniest of choices today
the solutions we create
loving our way through the day
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Breathe new life into ordinary experiences.
What's beautiful, new, and true for you today?
Image to Words.
Photo by Luis Alfonso Orellana on Unsplash
Which door will you walk through? What happens when you do?
A Writing Tip...
Celebrate life as a creative process. Gather up your tiniest, most ordinary moments and label them "creativity".
A Special Writing Invitation For You...
Join our fun and friendly writing circle on Facebook! Connect with fellow writers, share your Monday Metaphors writing, and find endless inspiration in a supportive, joyful community. Whether you're just starting out or are experienced, our circle is here to welcome you and celebrate your creativity!
Thank you for participating in Monday Metaphors!
Have a great week & happy writing!
~ Kris
