“Everybody born comes from the Creator trailing wisps of glory. We come from the Creator with creativity. I think that each one of us is born with creativity.”
—Maya Angelou
What have you learned about creativity from a small child?
Black and White
We talk about seeing things in black and white as being rigid, closed to variation, unable to see nuance. But even within the narrow parameters of black and white there are unlimited possibilities.
When have limitations led you to a more creative outcome?
Fountain of Youth
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
—Sophia Loren
What activity keeps you young?
A Fancy Façade
Maybe showing a highly adorned face to the world is just showing off, or an unwelcome focus on appearances. Then again, maybe the elaborate exterior is an expression of the creativity inside that deserves its place in the sun.
How do you like to adorn yourself?
Beltaine
The Gaelic holiday of Beltaine marks the mid-point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, the beginning of summer. It celebrates creativity in the most fundamental way—fertility.
What do you see growing in your life?