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Some people feel compelled to travel from place to place. To live outside the confines and constraints of a permanent address. Others have no choice but to leave home in search of a better life. A nomad embraces discomfort, welcomes the unknown, and sees every detour as a new adventure. Â
Have you heard the call of the open road? Ever dream of being a digital nomad working from exotic locales? Crossing borders and time zones to discover fresh inspiration and share-worthy views. But following your nomadic spirit doesnât require collecting stamps in your passport.Â
The act of creating is its own journey. So, meander through your ideas. Roam between different styles. The most important thing is to take the first step. It doesnât matter where it leads, because the joy is suddenly finding yourself somewhere unexpected.
Whether youâre racking up frequent flyer miles or navigating a change in your creative career, remember that motion fuels imagination. Wander. Wonder. Repeat.
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It was chosen by our Glasgow chapter in Scotland, illustrated by Molly Hankinson, and is presented by Adobe. Â
No one is born with all the knowledge and skills theyâll need to thrive in life. Thatâs why kids go to school. But we shouldnât stop learning once we graduate. We need to find new teachers.Â
A mentor doesnât have to be an expert or the top of their field. Just someone whoâs been there and done that before. Someone to show you the way and offer a bit of advice and encouragement. Ideally, theyâre willing to make introductions and mention your name when youâre not in the room.Â
Being a mentor is considered a way of giving back. But mentors get just as much out of the relationship, if not more. Beyond the satisfaction of helping, mentors also learn from their mentees. From a fresh way of looking at established practices to tackling new problems with a beginnerâs mind.Â
So, ask for help. We all could use a guide as we climb. Find your mentors and be a mentor in return. Your plans for growth are more likely to succeed if they include lifting others up as you rise.
đžThe description for this monthâs theme is written in the style of lyrics to a punk rock song. If you know a band that wants to put them to music, weâll feature their cover song of our punk rock anthem on the CreativeMornings blog and social. đ”
Does the system feel brokenÂ
Staring at our screens
Not hearing the screams
Wake up wake up wake up
Weâre not meant to go it aloneÂ
Find your people lift them up
Do what you can with what you got
Wake up wake up wake up
Your creativity can save you
What you gonna make
What you gonna change
Wake up wake up wake upđž đ” đ§·
