CreativeMornings - 🧗‍♂️Turn and face your fears

December 8, 2022

“My fears and insecurities will follow me until I turn to face them.”

So often we are scared of the unknown, but authentic freedom lies in braving the ambiguous. In her talk for CreativeMornings/Berlin, award-winning Australian designer Victoria Ng gives a vulnerable talk about how she confronted her fears. Growing up, she was mocked for her grasp of English and felt shaky with writing, swearing it off forever — only to enroll in a master’s program that required extensive research and writing. By facing her fears, Ng discovered that past experiences do not predetermine future outcomes. How can we learn to embrace uncertainty as a fertile place for becoming? Watch Victoria Ng’s courageous talk and find out.

(Photo by Norman Posselt)

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Our January theme is "Sanctuary," chosen by CreativeMornings/Sheffield. Where, or in what or whom, do you find sanctuary? What does it feel like when you seek refuge there? Whether it’s a story, image, observation, song, poem, or other artifact, you can share your submissions in this form. We’ll feature a round-up in our Sanctuary issue at the beginning of 2023!

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A global directory of creative companies and individuals.

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I made this newsletter by putting on my dancing shoes. I watched the rhythm you set and tried to match my steps. See you on the dance floor!

💃🏻 Waving,
Annie Yi, CreativeMornings HQ

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