season links:
intro
calendar
circle members
opening
creative inventory
workshop
revisiting exercise
reflective conversation
closing season
To see printable pdf of the seasons guide go here.
opening: mission statement introductions silent time word: Athena intro sentence: I am a lot like… 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 jewel box: reflective conversation — life stories of female creatives 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. During the reflective conversation each circle member will explore and reflect on the creative life of a woman they admire as someone who has lived or is living to their creative potential. Focus on one woman's life or share and compare several. Research your subject of admiration before you gather — some circles may choose to work in pairs or small groups. Below is a short list of women that are known for their contributions to society, but the list is endless — choose anyone who has an inspiring story and share what you and others have gained from her experiences. Each circle member or group will take five to 15 minutes to share and reflect, allotting enough time for questions and feedback. Have fun! Mother Teresa Cultural goddesses Alice Walker Madame Curie Eleanor Anna Roosevelt Gertrude Stein Billie Holiday Annie Liebovitz Georgia O'Keefe Simone de Bouvier Helen Keller Gilda Radner Eva Hesse Anais Nin Pina Bausch Madonna (both of them) Biblical women Virginia Wolf Paula Modersohn-Becker Amelia Earhart Gloria Vanderbilt Hillary Clinton Gloria Steinem Write your thoughts for your discussion here: |
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