July's Theme is TRUST
Our theme for July is TRUST. It was chosen by our Islamabad chapter in Pakistan and illustrated by Ibrahim Nasir.
Trust is the invisible thread that weaves the fabric of our relationships and society together. But, in turbulent times, doubt can unravel our strengths.
So, go with your gut. Put your trust in a higher power, in our institutions, and in karma. Believe that people will do the right thing. Trust the process. And that your creativity is a well that will never run dry.
When we trust each other, we feel safe to share ideas, give feedback, and take risks. It requires vulnerability and a willingness to be open to the possibility of disappointment or betrayal. So, trust is not purely belief or faith. It is an active choice.
Trust is a gift. It must be given before it can be earned.
INSPIRATION FROM OUR COMMUNITY:
Each month, we ask the readers of our Weekly Highlights newsletter to submit creative work inspired by our global theme. Here are this month’s featured works.
Young love by Lucia Bustamante in Montevideo, Uruguay.
My work represents love and trust between two young folks, it is love in its purest and most innocent state, where trust has no biases or prejudices.
Stepdad by Ramel J. Wallace in San Diego, California.
My new song, “Stepdad,” released for Father’s Day, is part of my upcoming album MYN: My Father’s Son. It reflects on the profound trust built over time between my stepfather and me. This track celebrates the realization that I have become a reflection of his positive influence, acknowledging the trust and strength he instilled in me. This theme of trust runs through our relationship, highlighting how it has shaped my identity and growth.
You can listen to the song “Stepdad” on spotify and check out Jamal’s stepdad’s business.
Teamwork by Marne Meisel in New York City.
This work shows lots of legs walking in the same direction. Relationships involve trust. This work showcases of female friendships in a lively atmosphere.
Trust Me by Chrissy Hennessey in Wilmington, North Carolina.
I imagine my creative life like a vast and endless river. Even when I’m miles away, I can hear it in the distance, rushing over rocks and through forests, steady and powerful. Eventually, I’ll return to the river, just like I’ve done a hundred times before.
I’ll dip back into the stream of creativity that runs constantly and never dries up, plunge my fingers into that endless flow of ideas, drink deeply from the source, and begin something new.
A short essay comparing the creative process to swimming in an invisible river - you have to trust that it will be there when you’re ready to dive in. Read the rest of Chrissy’s essay on her substack.
Trust by Josie Gulliksen in Miami, Florida.
I feel it, deep down in my gut,
The trust I have,
In knowing that,
Volunteering and being empathetic
Mean everything to me.
I know no other way to be,
And trust that this will always be,
The right path for me,
One that truly defines who I am.
I hope and trust that every day,
I am putting that feeling out into the universe,
And projecting it onto others,
So perhaps it might rub off on someone.
I trust in the unconditional love I have,
For my friends and family,
And the trust they have in me,
Because of it.
Trust is truly… everything.
Non-swimmers by Robi Gottlieb-Cahen in Echternach, Luxemburg.
My painting “Non-swimmers” explores themes of fear and paralysis, depicting individuals caught between entering water willingly or being forced, symbolizing uncertainty and trepidation. This lens delves into the trust required in navigating life’s turbulent waters, both literally and metaphorically, as individuals confront their fears and strive for a better future amidst adversity.
Trust You by Robin Carleen Anderson in Seattle, Washington.
An original mixed media art piece on the theme custom made for Creative Mornings theme of Trust.
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