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                    Day 13 ~  February 11th ~ Creativity

Quotes
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Why should we use all our creative power? Because there is nothing that makes people so generous, joyful, lively, bold and compassionate, so indifferent to fighting and the accumulation of objects and money.” ~ Brenda Ueland

"Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous." ~ Bill Moyers


Reflection
Human beings are essentially born creative.  From infancy on we find innovative ways to negotiate life and the most creative people find ways around obstacles because they see them not just as roadblocks but also as opportunities. Creativity makes life interesting and fulfilling. Creativity is about living life as a journey, seeing and communicating the extra-ordinariness of the simplest, most every day acts. (Shelley Berc, Creativity Workshop)
photo of Board Member Madan Prasad at the 2014 Garlanding Ceremony
Inner City High School students working on the Peace Pole Project.

Affirmation
Gandhi said, “My life is my message.” Today I contemplate the notion that my life is also my creative medium.

Quote
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
~ Maya Angelou

Picture
Foundation Member Muna Saleh lighting a peace candle at the 2015 Memorial evening.
Daily Action
Reflect on what you are creating in your life today by identifying at least five ways in which you can express your creativity joyously. Today, allow something unpredictable and joyous to be expressed through you. Create something that expresses your feelings about nonviolence.

photo of Kofi Annan
Edmonton Peace Festival Concert poster, "Songs for Peace".
Action for Teens
Every day we are creative without even realizing it. We put on make-up, or do our hair, or scribble on our homework while not listening to our teachers.  Today take some time to intentionally create something – a song, a poem, a video about peace and share it with others.
Action for Children
Create a song, a dance, a story or a picture about peace.  Share it with someone.
Quotes
“
Creativity takes courage.”
~ Henri Matisse

“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr.

“Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Inspirational Video:  "The Importance of Creativity"
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      • Day 1 - January 30 - Courage
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      • Day 8 - February 6 - Healing
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      • Day 11 - February 9 - Contemplation
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      • Day 13 - February 11 - Creativity
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    • Week 3 Themes >
      • Day 15 - February 13th - Reverence
      • Day 16 - February 14th - Gratitude
      • Day 17 - February 15th - Integrity
      • Day 18 - February 16th - Freedom
      • Day 19 - February 17th - Acceptance
      • Day 20 - February 18th - Self-Forgiveness
      • Day 21 - February 19th - Inspiration
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      • Day 22 - February 20th - Mission
      • Day 23 - February 21st - Prayer
      • Day 24 - February 22nd - Harmony
      • Day 25 - February 23rd - Friendliness
      • Day 26 - February 24th - Respect
      • Day 27 - February 25th - Generosity
      • Day 28 - February 26th - Listening
    • Week 5 Themes >
      • Day 29 - February 27th - Forgiveness
      • Day 30 - February 28th - Amends
      • Day 31 - March 1st - Praising
      • Day 32 - March 2nd - Patience
      • Day 33 - March 3rd - Acknowledgement
      • Day 34 - March 4th - Love
      • Day 35 - March 5th - Understanding
    • Week 6 Themes >
      • Day 36 - March 6th - Mindfulness
      • Day 37 - March 7th - Graciousness
      • Day 38 - March 8th - Kindness
      • Day 39 - March 9th - Dialogue
      • Day 40 - March 10th - Unity
      • Day 41 - March 11th - Openness
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      • Day 47 - March 17th - Disarmament
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