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January 2, 2025

The words weekly highlights surround by multi colored dots of confetti

an illustration showing a surreal and whimsical floating cityscape inspired by traditional Middle Eastern architecture. The buildings, painted in pastel hues of pink, purple, and blue, are curved to form the shape of a globe. Their intricate windows, arches, and balconies are illuminated by a soft, dreamy light. A small wooden boat with glowing string lights spelling "JOURNEY" hangs suspended beneath the floating city, tethered by ropes. The background is a vast, clear blue sky dotted with stars and faint streaks of light, evoking a sense of wonder and exploration. The text at the bottom reads "#CMJourney | Illustration by Salim Al Salami CreativeMornings”

January’s theme is JOURNEY

It was chosen by our Muscat chapter in Oman and illustrated by Salim Al Salami.

Let’s go. Let’s get out there and see what the world has waiting for us.

By putting ourselves in a new environment or experience, we gain a different perspective. That sense of discovery sparks fresh inspiration. If your brain feels stuck, try moving your feet.

So, let’s travel somewhere we’ve never been. Either down the street or across a far-off border, there’s so many places to explore. Or we can take a metaphorical journey like unlocking personal growth in therapy, advancing on our career paths, or undergoing a spiritual awakening. Or we can enjoy a journey into imagination through a book, film, or other work of art.

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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Fun Stuff to Click on

FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Plan your self care journey for 2025 on January 14th.

Start your journey from day job to creative fulfillment.

Where to wander in 2025.

This creative archetype quiz is your map to a more fulfilling artistic journey.**

Feeling lost? This quiz will help you understand why.**

A trip to Antarctica to prove that the Earth isn’t flat.

Traveling to the Kankurang festival in Janjanbureh on the Gambia river.**

Where unclaimed airport luggage ends up.

The most important journey you can take.

12 ways to navigate without a compass or map.

Why is travel an essential human activity?

Top travel spots for 2025.

The 7 steps of any creative journey.

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

Have a fun link? Share it with us.

**Thanks Carolyn Yoo, Holly Cocozza, and Christine Sylla for these links.

From our Blog Roll

Hooray for tending your own digital garden!

David Leiter post photos and tips from his world travels.

Leonie Wise shares her adventures on Waiheke Island, New Zealand and abroad.**

Adventurous Kate shows women how to travel the world solo safely.

**Shared by Leonie Wise.
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Photo of a man wearing a traditional Omani dishdasha and a white embroidered turban smiles warmly against a neutral light background.

Meet the Illustrator of January’s Theme

Salim Al Salami is a visual artist, he is a member of the Omani Society for Fine Arts, the International Watercolor Society, and the Italian Fabriano Watercolor Organization.

Explore Salim's work.

Inspired by JOURNEY

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

Hot Day on the Trail was created by Polly Thurston in Austin.

See all the featured work.

Painting of a desert scene in New Mexico. A dirt trail surrounded by green plants and leading to a butte rock formation in the distance

Animated GIF of an illustration of a little man waving a banner that says Clubs. Next to him are the words we're hiring a clubs manager. There is confetti falling in the background

Our Clubs program will offer creatives worldwide the opportunity to host and join clubs in their cities. This Brooklyn-based role is equal parts entrepreneurial systems designer and heart-centered community builder. The deadline to apply is January 6th. See all the details in the job post.