winter season links:
intro
calendar
circle members
opening
workshop
creative inventory
revisiting exercise
reflective conversation
closing season
To see printable pdf of the seasons guide go here.
opening: mission statement introductions silent time word: trails intro sentence: On my way here, I thought… stepping stones/synchronicities: share past creative journeys and guiding influences and state your short-term goals for the next meeting business notes: discuss materials for next meeting — closing winter jewel box: reflective conversation — communities and landscapes stepping stones for next meeting: closing: brief silent time The reflective conversation engages the group in thoughtful discussions that awaken our senses to the creative world around us. Use the topics and questions suggested by the theme of the season to initiate your discussion. The reflective conversation gathers the circle for an open discussion about communities, towns and cities and how they become an integral part of our personal surroundings. Use the questions and topics below to guide your discussion. suggestions for topic discussions: What changes have been made in your community that have had either a positive or negative impact on your personal surroundings? What changes would you like to see? How does the climate and landscape of where you live become a part of your personal surroundings? How does your culture affect your personal surroundings? Do you like the community where you live? How does your community fit into your personal surroundings? Discuss the influence of chain stores on your communities both aesthetically and functionally. What would be ideal? Describe the "feel" of your hometown or the community where you grew up. How has it changed or evolved? State other related topics you'd like to explore: |
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