Our history is written in our bodies—scars and wrinkles and missing teeth and all. The beauty industry wants us to cover over or try to undo these “flaws,” but perhaps we could celebrate them instead as a map of how we have survived.
What mark on your body tells a story?
“While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die—whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness.”
—Gilda Radner
What glorious uniqueness do you celebrate about yourself?
We might not all have the same flexibility or the same moves or even the same sense of the music, but that doesn’t stop us from all being in the same dance.
What creative endeavor do you like to do in conjunction with others?
“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.”
—Yo-Yo Ma
What are you passionate enough about to take a risk?
There’s something irresistible about a big box of crayons. Even if your picture isn’t going to use all those colors, it’s still nice to know that they are there.
How is your creativity enhanced by broader access to resources?
