January 2026 Global Theme: کورسو (KOORSOO)

Our theme for January is کورسو (pronounced Koor-Soo), a Farsi word meaning “a glimmer of hope.” It was chosen by our Tehran chapter in Iran and illustrated by Hoda Ramy.

Each month, a different CreativeMornings chapter chooses a theme for all global CM talks taking place in cities around the world. This year, many of our monthly themes will be in that chapter’s local language.

The hope is that this will give each theme a richer meaning and foster deeper connections to other communities and cultures.

Here's some resources to inspire your own reflections on this month's theme:

• DJ Jim Q's FINAL Playlist for CM:  کورسو (KOORSOO)
  Having created more than 150 CreativeMornings themed playlists over the last 12 years, this will be DJ Jim's last playlist for the CM Community. This month's 40+ song playlist is an auditory guide through the darkness, with a murmur of brightness and a whisper of encouragement. Listen.
  
  
• Connect + Reflect: A CM Mixer
  This free, online mixer is designed to bring the global CM community together around our monthly themes. RSVP for the event on Jan 28th from 11-12pm to discuss this month's theme.