CreativeMornings - ⏳ All we ever have is now

April 28, 2022
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May's Theme is Now

These days, the “nows” hurry past us, shoved aside by the “next” — the urgent to-do’s, the latest breaking news. Constantly anticipating and staging for our future decimates our experience of the present. Our “now” vanishes, like water flowing through our fingertips. 

We cannot keep time from spilling out of our hands and into the soft earth below. It is not our task to master the present, but to savor it. To pause. Go still. Feel the air on the back of our necks, sit in both discomfort and pleasure, and marvel at the radiance of the present moment. So that we may, in the poet William Blake’s words, “Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand / And Eternity in an hour.” For all we ever have is now. 

CreativeMornings/Buffalo chose May's exploration of Now, Mizin Shin created the illustration, and Mailchimp is presenting the theme.  

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The hashtags of the month are #CMNow | #CreativeMornings
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A Syllabus for Now 🎈

For the theme of Now, we turned it over to you: What speaks to the current moment for you? How have you found ways to relate to the present as time passes? And wow! Your poems, music, book recommendations, and experiments in risk-taking blew us away. Get inspired by your stories of Now. 

DJ Jim Q's Playlist: Now
Songs of urgency and immediacy dominate this month’s playlist. The theme is Now, as in now hear this! Tick Tock” with Aldous Harding, experience “Déjà Vu” with Toro y Moi, indulge in the “Present Situation” with Sevyn Streeter, and "Enjoy Right Now, Today" with Tyler, The Creator. There is no time like the present to discover your favorite new song. 
Mizin Shin
Meet Our Illustrator: Mizin Shin
Born and raised in South Korea, Mizin Shin focuses on both traditional and contemporary printmaking practices. She is a co-founder of Mirabo Press in Buffalo, NY, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of Rochester. Shin’s work addresses interdependency throughout societal systems. 
Explore more works by Mizin Shin. 
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There’s no question that photography is one of the most powerful marketing tools available. A single image can spark curiosity, trigger inspiration and – perhaps most importantly – help you effectively tell your brand’s story. Learn how to elevate your brand presence with photography. In this guide by MPB, you’ll discover how to clarify your brand’s essence, create arresting images that stop the scroll, and update your kit to get the best results. 

(From our content partner MPB)
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How the ‘milk carton rule’ helps close the gap between your expectations and reality.*

This company switched to a 4-day workweek to keep employees from quitting in droves. 

Jia Tolentino on writing for the sake of writing. 

Building your business is a team effort

A riotous musical performance delights the radio host. 

When their aesthetics diverged, this couple built side-by-side apartments.

The forgotten movement to reclaim Africa’s stolen art

A graphic investigation into the current state of loneliness.

Let’s pause and check in…how are you breathing, friend?

Charcuterie earrings. 

Mushrooms have their own language. 

Silence and the presence of everything.

*Thanks to Saudamini Mohan for the link inspiration.
 
Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

thinkPARALLAX is hiring a Communications Strategy Lead in Encinitas, California (remote-friendly). 

Help Scout is looking for a Growth Marketing Specialist (Content) in the U.S. 

Could you be Skillshare’s remote Chief Financial Officer

Muse & Co is looking to hire a new Environmental Designer in Oakland, California. 

Here’s your chance to be the new Client Manager at The Industry Assembly in NYC. 

Honey is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer in Sacramento, California. 

Wavetable would like to hire a Producer/ Project Manager in NYC (remote-friendly). 

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I wrote this newsletter to reach across distances and make its way to you. Wherever you are in the world, I hope you can feel my hand in yours. 

👋 Waving,
Annie Yi, CreativeMornings HQ
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