I think 7 generations is too far-fetched, and we need to draw down a bit closer to home.
I was born in South Wales (UK), and it only took 2-3 generations of coal mining and steel making to destroy the land and people. Northern UK and parts of France are the same.
Interestingly, the Welsh culture had a strong oral history and observational cultural practice, but not as endearing and important as that of the first Australians.
Like you, I have worked in the design industry for over 20 years and now struggle with the current situation. You are right to look outside of the corporate hamster wheel for answers; there is much to listen to and learn from people who know better.
Great to listen to this. Twice. While walking. That’s the thing I registered here that’s so important. Listening. Tuning in. Attunement. We have many words for it. I can feel the experience of what you write about. About being in a place and time. The challenge is how to transfer the experience and resonance into practice so others can feel it and then activate it in their context.
On another point. Thank you for expanding Creativity away from only problem-solving! As both an applied practitioner of creativity in an ‘industrialised’ sense and a maker of art, it is an ongoing quest to integrate what is now being called Embodied creativity. Immersive creativity. Art-based creativity into a serious and playful practice of Applied creative practice. Yet we don’t need to make new names for this, as both play a part in being ‘progressive’ in the true sense of what we all are essentially. Creative.
On my walks to work I make a practice of brushing my hand over the leaves on bushes and hedges, and breathing in the aromas of passing scents. It’s not as immersive as what you describe but it is an instant reconnection to potential whispers of inspiration from our natural world. Thank you for sharing such a rich and embodied experience.
Ahhh you are the best Katie. The best! Thank you for the feedback and I agree with you... some things just need to be left as they are. Creative and perfect.
Hi Ben, Great article and Congrats on your book!
I think 7 generations is too far-fetched, and we need to draw down a bit closer to home.
I was born in South Wales (UK), and it only took 2-3 generations of coal mining and steel making to destroy the land and people. Northern UK and parts of France are the same.
Interestingly, the Welsh culture had a strong oral history and observational cultural practice, but not as endearing and important as that of the first Australians.
Like you, I have worked in the design industry for over 20 years and now struggle with the current situation. You are right to look outside of the corporate hamster wheel for answers; there is much to listen to and learn from people who know better.
Many Thanks again, enjoying your thinking!
cheers
Anthony
Amazing Anthony, thanks for the feedback, and it's great to connect.
This. Every day - this.
Truth!
Great to listen to this. Twice. While walking. That’s the thing I registered here that’s so important. Listening. Tuning in. Attunement. We have many words for it. I can feel the experience of what you write about. About being in a place and time. The challenge is how to transfer the experience and resonance into practice so others can feel it and then activate it in their context.
On another point. Thank you for expanding Creativity away from only problem-solving! As both an applied practitioner of creativity in an ‘industrialised’ sense and a maker of art, it is an ongoing quest to integrate what is now being called Embodied creativity. Immersive creativity. Art-based creativity into a serious and playful practice of Applied creative practice. Yet we don’t need to make new names for this, as both play a part in being ‘progressive’ in the true sense of what we all are essentially. Creative.
On my walks to work I make a practice of brushing my hand over the leaves on bushes and hedges, and breathing in the aromas of passing scents. It’s not as immersive as what you describe but it is an instant reconnection to potential whispers of inspiration from our natural world. Thank you for sharing such a rich and embodied experience.
Ahhh you are the best Katie. The best! Thank you for the feedback and I agree with you... some things just need to be left as they are. Creative and perfect.
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