CreativeMornings - 🗝️ Why your intentions matter

July 25, 2024

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Our Theme for Augst is RITUAL

It was chosen by our Charlottesville chapter in North Carolina and illustrated by Matt Smithson.

Rituals add meaning and a deeper sense of connection to our lives. They allow us to practice mindfulness and reflection. Unlike our daily routine and habits, rituals have the power to inspire us.

Brushing your teeth is routine. Going for a morning walk would be a good habit. And writing a gratitude journal could become your morning ritual. The key is to act with intentionality.

Our CreativeMornings events have their own rituals. Getting a cup of coffee creates an opportunity to say hello to someone new while you wait your turn in line. Reading our manifesto out loud reinforces our beliefs that everyone is creative and everyone is welcome.

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?

Share your thoughts with intention using this month’s hashtag: #CMritual

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Should You be Using AI in Your Business?

AI technology is changing everything, from the way professional services firms operate to client expectations — but separating the hype from reality can be challenging.

Check out Harvest’s recent Q&A panel to learn how to adopt AI and embrace its impact on professional services.

Brought to you by our partner, Harvest

Go deeper than the hype

Fun Stuff to Click on

Featured FieldTrips: Celebrate all "Summer Bodies" with a journaling workshop on body image on July 31st.

What to watch out for when hosting a webinar.*

Dating rituals around the world.

What to do if you want to break up with a client.*

Immerse yourself in an artistic digital time capsule.

Want to read more books? Create rituals for reading.

A Bulgarian ritual of intricate costumes and dance.

How rituals feed your creative practice.

6 lessons from the rituals of famous geniuses.

1 simple ritual to break out of a creative rut.**

Explore sacred sites around the globe.

How to use rituals to increase health and joy.

Honing your craft by creating rituals.

Why the ritual of having a coffee fuels creativity.

See some highlights from our chapters around the world.

Know anyone in Jeju? We’re looking for a new chapter host!

*Curated by us & brought to you by our sponsors.
**Thanks Rebecca Harlan for this link.
Have a fun link? Share it with us.

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Let's Make Some Magic For Your Brand

Want to see your brand showcased in this newsletter? We're currently taking on new advertising partners from values-aligned companies. Learn more about our partnerships.

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Inspired by RITUAL

Each month, we ask you to submit creations inspired by our global theme.

Walking by the River was created by 80-year-old Colleen O'Brien in Medicine Hat, AB Canada.

See all the featured work.

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Meet the Illustrator of August’s Theme

Matt Smithson is a director, animator and painter influenced by his dreams and circumstances.

Explore Matt's work.

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Is it a bit pretentious of me to think that writing this email is a magical, little ritual that I perform for you every week?

Waving from HQ, Brian

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