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May’s Theme is Resilient

To be resilient is to be adaptable. It’s a way of being that’s flexible and alive, bouncing with the stuff of survival: learning, evolving, and intertwining our roots to share resources and to create a strong anchor of collective care. Like trees in a storm, it means swaying instead of snapping.

Persevering in the face of hardship and heartbreak is not easy, to say the least. “I think of resilience as the strength and speed of our response to adversity,” says Adam Grant, psychologist and co-author of Option B, a book about resilience. To heal, to grieve, to bend but not break? It requires time and dedication to build these muscles of resilience. “It’s a skill set we work on throughout our lives.”

Whether for your life, community, or planet, consider this: 

What can you do today to help build strength and ease for the future? 

CreativeMornings/Dallas chose May’s Resilient theme, and Niki Dionne made the accompanying illustration. 

April’s Theme is ProcrastinateThe things that we perpetually push to tomorrow’s to-do list can become a mental weight. Even though we know the welcome relief that will wash over us when that thing we’re avoiding is complete, still, we delay, just a little while longer.Procrastination can be a sort of art form: the art of deferred action. It’s a technique that’s got a bad reputation, one often tinged with shame. But it can also be a way to claim the ways you wish to your time. It harbors creative possibilities, too.In that game of waiting-waiting-waiting until it’s almost too late but not quite, a coiled spring of potential energy hides, ready to leap into action at a moment’s notice. Narrowing a timeline can be a fruitful creative constraint, an exercise in trusting the unknown. When a window of opportunity shrinks, improvisation and spontaneity might unfurl like a flower in a time-lapse video blooming at super speed, a confetti cannon of petals bursting in full color.Our Turin chapter chose this month’s exploration of Procrastinate and Elisa Talentino illustrated it.

Our guest speaker this month is Mark Shayler  plus it’s pour 2nd Birthday and we have loads of fun giveaways and such like 

See you on the 16th, and 9am this time …

We’re creating a ripple and bringing all of us closer together with a joint CreativeMornings UK event.  

Even though we can’t come together in person, this virtual event is bringing [x] number of chapters together for one morning on March 26th 

We will of course email and socially share all the details over the coming weeks so keep your eyes peeled . .  

March’s Theme is Ripple

Everything you do has the power to create its own ripple effect. Like an object breaking the water’s surface, our actions can cause a series of ever-expanding waves of impact stretching far beyond our individual reach.

Whether we theorize it with dominos, snowballs, or butterflies – it’s about momentum, and as momentum builds, even the smallest actions can end up having a profound impact.

One voice can inspire a movement, a single act of kindness can save a life. No matter how minuscule it may seem in the moment, what you do matters.

This month, we invite you to pay attention to your personal ripple effect. To examine how your impact expands beyond your inner circle and find ways to pay positivity forward. If you’re feeling brave, this month can be a time to explore the depths of your world. Dare to plunge below the surface and invite deeper connection in.

Our Tel Aviv chapter chose this month’s exploration of Ripple and Masha Manapov illustrated it.

The next CreativeMornings/Derby event is on 19th featuring the  A M A Z I N G Cat Hase as our speaker.

February’s Theme is DivergentTechnologist, author, and designer John Maeda explains, “A divergent thinker takes an idea and expands it. They look for new ways to connect it with other diverse things […] I’m in favor of a synthesis to connect the convergent and divergent.”As creators, builders, and thinkers, how can we get better at solving complex problems? A promising starting point is for us to be in the same spaces with those we’ve traditionally deemed different.Moments of divergence can create beautiful futures when we are willing to leave space for change. Take a step back to reflect on what winds of change you want to welcome into your life today.Our Valencia chapter chose this month’s exploration of Divergent and Núria Tamarit illustrated it. It is presented Globally by Basecamp and HEY

A promise is doing something “because I said I would.” Promises can come in all shades, depths, and forms: appointments, acts of kindness, creating and quitting habits, agreements, and resolutions. Thanks to life’s unpredictability, we make and break them all the time.But what is the value and impact of being individuals of our word?In the Albanian culture, the word “Besa” means a code of honor and faithfulness. It exceeds the meaning of merely keeping a promise, thus becoming mythologized in its divinity as a solemn oath.Promises that are made and kept are exchanges of powerWe invite you to make and keep one promise to yourself and one promise to others this year. When applied towards positive impact, even the smallest fulfilled promises can create meaningful ripples of change.Our Tirana chapter chose this month’s exploration of Promise and the talented Jolin Matraku illustrated the theme.

We will be back on your screens on January 15th so please join us to kick off another #CMDerby year

 Appreciate living things.
Commune with nature.
Bring the outdoors in.

Coined in the 1960s by Erich Fromm, “biophilia” refers to a beautiful idea: Whether it’s a human, an animal, a plant, or in the wild, humans have an innate desire and instinct to want to connect with nature and other living systems.The increasing hum of busy neighborhoods and cities, heavy traffic, and superficial reading on our devices can numb our natural senses. However, even in the most urban environments, we express our biophilia by placing a newly potted plant in the corner or allowing greenery to grow organically up concrete walls.Every day, we have the opportunity to grow into relentless stewards and protectors of our living environments, and not just lovers and beneficiaries of it all. Together, we exist. CreativeMornings speaker Missy Singer DuMars aptly said, “The nature around us is the nature within us.”Our Düsseldorf chapter chose this month’s exploration of Biophilia, Lara Paulussen illustrated the theme, and our new Global Partner Skillshare is presenting the theme globally!

We are thrilled to announce that Skillshare is our newest CreativeMornings Global Partner!Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together to take the next step on their creative journey. They are generously offering 14 days of Skillshare Premium for free!Skillshare will be joining Mailchimp and Basecamp as one of the generous partners that makes this global community possible.Welcome to the family, Skillshare!

“Better doors and realities can only open when we collectively start to move differently.”Our San Diego chapter chose this month’s exploration of Radical and Maheswari Janarthanan illustrated the theme. Mailchimp is presenting the theme globally!

BIG NEWS! Introducing Mailchimp & CoBIG NEWS! REALLY BIG NEWS! Our friends at Mailchimp have launched their new partner community, Mailchimp & Co. Are you a freelancer or agency that supports clients with their email marketing needs? Become a Mailchimp champ by joining Mailchimp & Co. You’ll learn new skills, build your reputation, and get tools to help you manage your clients. It’s free and easy to get started. https://bit.ly/37GMJqP

Shape Up: Basecamp’s Guide to Product Development.

Shape Up is a guide to how Basecamp does product development. It’s also a toolbox full of techniques that you can apply in your own way to your own process! Purchase the book, or check out the free e-book & PDF

https://basecamp.com/shapeup

Share your Creative Superpower

Share your Creative Superpowers on your CM profile! Log in and add your skills to your CreativeMornings profile to unlock more creative collaborations in 2020! creativemornings.com/me/edit

How can we make space for new ideas and creative energy while staying in place?

While cars, trains, boats, planes, and our many modes of transportation may take us where we need to go — taking note of our inner worlds and soaking in the details around us can often be the best vehicles of renewal.

Your search might lead you to long strolls in nature, cooking to your favorite tunes, gazing up at the sky, or getting lost in an immersive process. Finding your calm and filling your cup first will help you become a fuller version of yourself — not only for you, but also for those who might need you.

Make a list of activities you can turn to when you need to get from point A to B. Leave it somewhere you can easily access and turn to it when things get tough.

Our Cleveland chapter chose this month’s exploration of Transit and Aleea Rae illustrated the theme.

Out next event is on 16th october and this months guest speaker is Ben Lumley