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Our theme for June is PUNK. It was chosen by our Bologna chapter in Italy and illustrated by Cristina Portolano.
🎸The description for this month’s 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, we’ll feature their cover song of our punk rock anthem on the CreativeMornings blog. 🎵
Does the system feel broken Staring at our screens Not hearing the screams Wake up wake up wake up We’re not meant to go it alone 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 up 🎸🎵🧷
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Our theme for May is REVIVAL. It was chosen by our Fort Worth chapter in Texas and illustrated by Mariell Guzman.
“Everything old is new again” sums up the revivals that bubble up throughout culture. Clothing styles, art movements, and all kinds of things come back into fashion decades after their original popularity waned. It’s a useful paradigm. Take something old, dust it off, and adapt it to suit the present moment.
But are there really no original ideas left? Has everything been done? Does it matter? New context adds new meaning. You can recycle whatever you want, just make it your own. Lots of things from the past are worth saving from obscurity.
What we need is a few more revivals.
A revival of empathy and understanding.
Kindness and caring.
A revival of handwritten notes and holding open doors for strangers. Let’s pursue hobbies and join clubs instead of optimizing and monetizing every hour.
Bring back boredom and curiosity.
It’s time for a revival of the golden rule.
It’s up to you to distill the best of the past and create a better future.
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Our theme for April is “Crossroads”. It was chosen by our Wroclaw chapter in Poland and illustrated by Joanna Gniady.
We all reach turning points in life that change the course of our destiny. Should you continue straight? Or turn left? There’s no map that shows where the consequences lead. In folklore and mythology, crossroads represent a gateway between our mortal coil and the supernatural realm. An in-between place of transition, where anything can happen next. How do you decide which way to go? There’s no wrong choice. Only different journeys to where you’re meant to be.
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Our theme for March is PARALLEL. It was chosen by our Kuala Lumpur chapter in Malaysiaand illustrated by OLI.
Like train tracks receding in the distance, our lives eventually hit the end of the line. Along the way, people tend to live parallel lives. Work. School. Eat. Sleep. Rinse and repeat. We exist side by side with strangers. Always keeping the same distance of anonymity between us. But unlike those tracks, our paths don’t run in straight lines. We can meet someone new at every turn. We may be living parallel lives. But we don’t have to go through them alone.
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Our theme for February is LAYERS. It was chosen by our Lausanne chapter in Switzerland and illustrated by Catherine Olivia Pearson.
Simplicity provides clarity, but layers give our work a richer complexity and depth. Just like a collage is created by overlapping layers of found materials, we pile up experiences that form our beliefs and reactions. People have layers too. It is the layers that give life meaning. We must peel them away to discover our deeper truths.
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Our theme for January is JOURNEY. It was chosen by our Muscat chapter in Oman and illustrated by Salim Al Salami.
As we travel through life, everyone you meet is at a different point in their own unique journey. Some of us know where we’re going. While other paths are full of twists, turns, and obstacles thrown in our way. The trick is to embrace the detours and delays. Because there are no shortcuts on a journey of self-discovery or creative expression.
Just please remember: you are not traveling alone.
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Our theme for December is CYCLE. It was chosen by our Freiburg chapter in Germany and illustrated by Isabell Meister.
Our world runs on cycles. There’s the frantic buzz of the 24-hour news cycle. The boom and bust of economic cycles. The changing seasons. Every plant, animal, and organism exists in a life cycle of birth, growth, reproduction, and death. Water flows through a cycle of evaporation into vapor to condensation in clouds to precipitation that falls as rain or snow. The menstrual cycle. The circadian rhythm of our sleep cycle.
Cycles are circular and keep things moving. Which cycles are you living in tune with? And which ones are you fighting vainly against?
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Our theme for November is THREAD. It was chosen by our Derby chapter in the United Kingdom, illustrated by Carla Dee, and is presented by our global partner Adobe.
Have you ever pulled on a loose thread in a sweater or sock? Things can unravel quickly.
The creative process can feel like that. A nagging thought, an imperfect bit, or a big tangled mess. But maybe that thread is trying to tell you something. Follow it and see where it takes you.
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Our theme for September is REFLECTION. It was chosen by our Oklahoma City chapter in Oklahoma and illustrated by Aditi Heins.
Just like an echo is a reflection of sound… and how a camera lens focuses reflected light to form a photograph… our subconscious reflects on our experiences to form our beliefs.
Reflection turns our traumas and triumphs into lessons. It’s how we can create a vision for a brighter future.
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Our theme for September is REFLECTION. It was chosen by our Oklahoma City chapter in Oklahoma and illustrated by Aditi Heins.
Just like an echo is a reflection of sound… and how a camera lens focuses reflected light to form a photograph… our subconscious reflects on our experiences to form our beliefs.
Reflection turns our traumas and triumphs into lessons. It’s how we can create a vision for a brighter future.
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Our theme for August is RITUAL. It was chosen by our Charlottesville chapter in Virginia and illustrated by Matt Smithson.
What rituals do you practice in your relationships, your spirituality, and your creative work? How do they heighten your sense of purpose and belonging in this world?
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Our theme for July is TRUST. It was chosen by our Islamabad chapter and illustrated by Ibrahim Nasir.
When we trust each other, we feel safe to share ideas, give feedback, and take risks. It requires vulnerability and a willingness to be open to the possibility of disappointment or betrayal. So, trust is not purely belief or faith. It is an active choice.
Trust is a gift. It must be given before it can be earned.
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Our theme for June is PATTERN. It was chosen by our Chennai chapter and illustrated by Nishant Saldanha.
Our Chennai chapter’s selection of this theme was inspired by the art form kōlam; which features patterns of dots that are encircled or connected by straight and curved lines. These intricate, geometric designs are created on the thresholds and floors of houses, temples and businesses using rice flour. The practice is deeply rooted in South Indian culture to welcome guests into the home and bring good fortune and prosperity.
Which patterns in your relationships, work, and habits are worth repeating? Which ones should be changed? What new pattern do you want to create?
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Our theme for May is VIBRANT.
It was chosen by our San Antonio chapter and illustrated by
Isabel Ann Castro.
When was the last time you experienced something that made you feel more alive? It might not happen every day. But you can live a life full of energy and enthusiasm. You can strive to bring brightness into every interaction. Because our world is full of all kinds of vibrant masterpieces. And you are one of them.
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April’s Theme is SPICY.
When you’re cooking, spices add flavor, depth, and complexity to an otherwise plain culinary dish. Spicy foods interact with receptors in our mouth and can trigger sensations of heat and even pain. Can you handle it? Being open to trying new and bold tastes is a good lesson for bringing daring and originality into all of our creative endeavors. As they say, “variety is the spice of life.”
Our Tucson chapter chose this month’s exploration of SPICY and Sophie McTear illustrated the theme.
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March’s Theme is PERSPECTIVE.
Every creative act is an attempt to share a unique perspective on some slice of the world. What you see — and how you see it — shapes your beliefs. So, what’s your point of view?
Remember, looking at a problem from multiple angles generates more possible solutions. So, change your perspective and you can change your world. Our Fargo chapter chose this month’s exploration of PERSPECTIVE and Fred Gaye Wremo illustrated the theme.
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Our theme for February is NATIVE. It was chosen by our Honolulu chapter and illustrated by Jack Soren.
Where you are from shapes who you are. Where you call home influences your worldview. Understanding the traditions of your ancestors can help answer the question, “where do I belong?” Your connections to a place and the past should rightfully be a source of great pride.
By respecting and celebrating the traditions and achievements of native people everywhere, we can discover a deeper sense of connection and unity. What does our history have to teach us? What can we learn from each other?
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