Virtue of the Week – Creativity
Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.
Creativity
Creativity is the power of imagination. We are open to inspiration, which ignites our originality. We are resourceful and intuitive. We solve problems in new and surprising ways. We know how to play. We take time for dreaming and we discover our own special talents. Creativity connects us to beauty of sound, design, color, movement, ideas and words. It allows us to bring something new into the world. Creativity brings our gifts to fruition.
Quote: “Make an empty space in any corner of your mind, and creativity will instantly fill it.” -Dee Hock
The Practice of Creativity
I treasure my imagination.
I am innovative in solving problems.
I take time for inspiration.
I remember to play.
I develop my gifts through learning and discipline.
I dare to be original.
Questions for Discussion
- Do we allow space to solve problems in new and exciting ways in our community?
- Do we create conditions that make it easier for community members to bring something new into the world?
- As a community, how can we play together? When do we take time for inspiration?
- In our community, how can we take time to honor each other’s gifts?
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Virtue of the Week is provided by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) in partnership with the VI Source and Virtues Matter.
About the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
Since 1990, CFVI has been a catalyst for positive change in the territory through initiatives committed to youth, learning, family support and the environment. With a professional staff and a volunteer Board of Directors composed of community leaders, CFVI is a trusted advocate and supporter of programs that ensure opportunity and sustainability for current and future generations. CFVI is a registered non-profit organization entirely supported by individual donors, grants, trusts, corporate donations and estate planning. For more information, visit cfvi.net.
About Virtues Matter Virtues Matter was started by a passionate wife-husband team of social entrepreneurs seeking to positively uplift as many lives as possible. We aim to inspire and empower, to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and help everyone lead lives of passion and purpose.
Virtues Matter believes in a world where people are committed to kindness and respect, strive to be their best, and live with hope, courage and in unity. We built the Virtues Cards mobile app, an interactive personal and team development tool, to help people identify and develop key virtue skills. We also offer dynamic workshops, online training, and customized programs to help people cultivate these positive qualities of character. To learn more, visit virtuesmatter.com.
To learn more about the Virtues Project, visit www.virtuesproject.com.
