This is a gorgeous prompt. I ran two creative spaces today. In one, we talked about Cole Arthur Riley’s memoir This Here Flesh. She poses the question What are you made of? We then all created vision boards to try and answer the question.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about thinking about what we are made of so that what we aren’t made of doesn’t take up all the space.
I bring people together in safe community to make art and share stories. We listen and learn and grow together. This place feeds me as I feed others. It is truly heart work.
We also literally were fed as I brought apple crumble and ice cream. Sometimes we need a little extra incentive. I’m hoping some kids came for the crumble but maybe stayed for the power of story.
Thank you for sharing this Mary, sounds like such a beautiful and nourishing space! Apple crumble absolutely works as an incentive, but it also adds a cosy and caring vibe to the gathering. I love the idea of a vision board about what we're made of. Beautiful!
Yes, the food adds the cosy and caring. In our school district, we have to write grants for food or pay out of pocket. The district will not pay for food, not pay for even coffee for teachers. I understand that we don’t want to abuse funds, but I don’t think they realize how much people need to be fed, to feel cared for. I don’t think they realize the power of a cup of coffee or a piece of crumble. Thanks again to both of you. It allowed me to reflect on the aspects of my work that I love so much.
I love the idea of vision boards, paired with Riley’s question about what we are made of—a wonderful way to spend time with your students. Wishing you more apple crumble and enough coffee to keep those creative ideas flowing!
Thank you so much Julie! It was a pleasure writing this prompt and exploring the mirror idea further. I really look forward to hearing what your subscribers discover when they write about the mirror exercise ✨🎇
This is a gorgeous prompt. I ran two creative spaces today. In one, we talked about Cole Arthur Riley’s memoir This Here Flesh. She poses the question What are you made of? We then all created vision boards to try and answer the question.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about thinking about what we are made of so that what we aren’t made of doesn’t take up all the space.
I bring people together in safe community to make art and share stories. We listen and learn and grow together. This place feeds me as I feed others. It is truly heart work.
We also literally were fed as I brought apple crumble and ice cream. Sometimes we need a little extra incentive. I’m hoping some kids came for the crumble but maybe stayed for the power of story.
Thank you for sharing this Mary, sounds like such a beautiful and nourishing space! Apple crumble absolutely works as an incentive, but it also adds a cosy and caring vibe to the gathering. I love the idea of a vision board about what we're made of. Beautiful!
Yes, the food adds the cosy and caring. In our school district, we have to write grants for food or pay out of pocket. The district will not pay for food, not pay for even coffee for teachers. I understand that we don’t want to abuse funds, but I don’t think they realize how much people need to be fed, to feel cared for. I don’t think they realize the power of a cup of coffee or a piece of crumble. Thanks again to both of you. It allowed me to reflect on the aspects of my work that I love so much.
I love the idea of vision boards, paired with Riley’s question about what we are made of—a wonderful way to spend time with your students. Wishing you more apple crumble and enough coffee to keep those creative ideas flowing!
Thank you so much Julie! It was a pleasure writing this prompt and exploring the mirror idea further. I really look forward to hearing what your subscribers discover when they write about the mirror exercise ✨🎇
Yes! Chime in, friends, about where this prompt takes you.