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The global theme for April 2015 was “Humility” and our speaker at Portland/CreativeMornings was Charlie Brown, CEO and Founder of Context Partners. We were hosted by PNCA and sponsored by Create Legal and 52 Limited, and Razorfish. With thanks to Pro Photo Supply for the photo & video gear.
Photo by Scott Larsen. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Let me tell you why it is you that I love
You and I and we, in truth
Not a poem
But a message
From an I-land to an I-land
In this sea of love and hope
Words hold a power
Many meanings can be taken
- and to you, this master wordsmith,
will be as plainspoken as I can
my love and hope and faith come from a realized conviction
that you and I share many things
that often we dare not even dream or hope to find
let me tell you...
I love you because your beauty is more than matched by that inside
I love you because your passion is not mindless but channeled through hope and love
I love you because your intelligence is matched with a spirit which sees a higher life
Because you can see that we make our own reality
And that this creates a responsibility
For those who can see beyond the blinded world must lift ourselves above it
By example we may hope to raise others
But at the very least we will be that example
Simply and easily - by being ourselves, in truth
But I love you because although you are much more than "normal"
You are normal also
You can take joy in walking, seeing, being, doing,
Taking an interest in other people
Taking pleasure in doing a simple thing well
Relaxing in a hot scented bath
Holding hands
Planning a holiday, having a meal with friends
You could dazzle my brightest friends, yet
Also be at home with my parents
You can appreciate both the real and the ideal
A gift indeed
And so I love you
But also I love you because I recognize these things -
They are me also
Though my path has been maybe muddied
I hoped to find true love for so long
Many years a ghost of hope came and went
At times my waiting seemed in vain
Gandhi held to an ideal of self-sufficiency
What was not in India should not be aspired to
Brought in at the cost of destroying her soul
But rather India should appreciate what she had
Use and love the resources and reality that were there.
Similarly if aspiring beyond the normal world was dangerous,
Then the idea of perfection was dangerous
I determined to build the best life that I could,
with the life that I had
With work and love and friends I tried
And I have not failed completely for I am not unhappy
But everything changed when I embraced love
For like a scientific proof of existence
Aspirations, inspirations, hopes and dreams and joys
That are so hard to maintain when they are not shared
- hardly even recognized to exist by most around -
But which I would not give up on
Are sustained, renewed, and grow, to find a lover-soul that I recognize
We are both normal - though some would find that hard to believe
We are both more than normal - though most would at most only partly recognize
We have both lived and hurt and learnt enough to be prepared to stand below perfection
Mercy, understanding, tolerance, humility and hope are foundations
Aspiration, inspiration, dreams and joys and love give direction
We are both beyond, and yet not beyond the easy answers
Words are important
But can only say so much
I hope that these help
I can imagine being happy with a new house, new job, new friends,
But without true love - no, I would have to find you again
After being so lucky to find you even once
And once is enough, and more than enough, almost too much to hope for
But I do, and I feel that you do not feel so differently
I will do anything for you - but sometimes I do need telling twice
My thoughts often fly on from the words that I hear
And need bringing back to earth
You are my new world
When I say "I love you" I do not mean what most men mean
When I say "love" I mean more than most can yet imagine
For we have greater hopes and dreams than they
And maybe greater fears at times, for we have more to lose
With beauty, and passion, and inspiration, and wonder, and warmth and support and joy
You and I can build a new world, new love is new life
I love you, all
Religious and spiritual poem by parish poet Peter Menkin: What the spirit of Church does: transformation, move to humility... This more recent poem describes humility, an experience and outcome of Church. I have thought about what Church means to me, and also what I mean to Church. Not so much in the greater sense of the entire Church, but how my Church I attend has brought the experience and teaching to me in the spiritual sense. This as a part of the larger Church, which indicates some truths about the engagement and its relationship. I hope this isn't too heady a way of discussing the subject. The poem is more direct and simple.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
The Door of Humility, main entrance into the Church. Was created in Ottoman times to prevent carts being driven in by looters, and to force even the most important visitor to dismount from his horse as he entered the holy place.It is the only doorway in the fortress-like front wall is just 1.2 m high.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
How do you teach children the most important things in life using the wisdom of the ages? Well, here's one initiative....take a list of 16 important ideas like Humility, Patience, Kindness, Delight from the 7th century, make a short rhyme for each of the ideas, turn it into a handclap game, translate it (from Tibetan to English to Spanish), teach it, have an Italian videographer tape it, pass it on....
Here are the words they are saying, in English and in Spanish...
It's In My Hands
(verse one covers Humility, Patience, Contentment, Delight -- How we Think):
I THINK that...
Each of you gives me a lesson.
I'm like water, patient, still,
searching for the path downhill.
I have what I need, if I don't feed my greed.
No need to wait let's celebrate
My joy times two, when I'm happy for YOU!
(verse two covers Kindness, Honesty, Generosity, Thoughtful Speech -- How we Act):
Take ACTion...
Care for others. Keep trying.
Honesty works best for me.
I can share my stuff. I have enough.
When I'm wise I think more, speak less.
(verse three covers Respect, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Responsibility -- How we relate to others):
Re LATE it!
Let's honor each who guide, or teach.
I forgive then I feel better.
Thanks to those who wiped my nose.
Through thick or thin, count me in.
(verse four covers Principles, Aspiration, Service, and Courage -- How we find meaning in life):
Find MEANing....
I know my way. I walk my path.
I strive to be a better me.
Giving time from my day can help in some way.
Let's think big, be brave, now begin!
(end): It's in.. my .. Hands!
Está en mis manos
(primera estrofa) PiENso que...
Cada cual me enseña algo.
Agua paciente eso soy,
mi camino busco yo.
Si no quiero más, muy feliz soy ya.
Por qué esperar, vamos a celebrar.
Si me alegro por ti soy dos veces feliz.
(segunda estrofa) AcTÚo...
Cuida a los otros, sé constante.
Va bien probar la honestidad.
Puedo compartir, tengo mucho ya.
Menos hablar sin antes pensar.
(tercera estrofa) RelaCIÓnate
Respeto mucho a quien me enseña.
Perdonar me hace sentir bien.
Gracias doy a quien me cuidó.
Conmigo ya puedes contar.
(cuarta estrofa) SenTIdo...
Conozco ya mi camino y allá voy.
Intento ser un yo mejor.
Ayudo a los demás con tiempo y
mucho más.
Vamos ya, valientes ¡a empezar!
(final) ¡Está en mis manos!
for more information, see www.essential-education.org or www.16guidelines.org.
for sound files, scroll down at:
www.16guidelines.org/wiki/index.php/Ready_Set_Happy
The 16 guidelines are:
Humility, Patience, Contentment, Delight,
Kindness, Honesty, Generosity, Thoughtful Speech,
Respect, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Responsibility,
Principles, Aspirations, Service, Courage
for more, see my 16Guidelines set.
In September 2013, I was given the opportunity to shoot for a non-profit organisation called e.motion21. This is an organisation that provide an Australia-first, innovative dance and fitness program designed specifically for children and young adults with Down Syndrome.
This is a series of their rehearsal leading up to a dance event called Musicool. It was an eye opening experience having to shoot this event as I had never shot a subject matter relating to Down Syndrome prior to this. The most essential thing that I realised was that these kids and young adults are no different from what society deems as 'normal'. Everyone experiences struggles and it is the passion that keeps us going. For them, the unity through dance is the core of their passion and joy.
Black-eyed peas and ham hocks, rice and corn bread = a traditional New Year's Day meal that legendarily insures a prosperous year for southerners in the USA.
I have never been able to find a definitive origin or basis for this time honored tradition, but I suspect it is centered around a show of humility, shunning ostentatious displays, by dining on plain country fare.
I am sure other regions and countries share similar traditions.
I welcome input on the origins of this tradition and stories of similar traditions from other regions or cultures.
Happy New Year for all my flickr friends and hopes for a healthy and prosperous 2009.
"Humble enough to know I'm not better than anyone and wise enough to know that I am different than the rest!" A great quote about humility adpated by BrianMc. Can be found on MW2F.blogspot.com
April 13, 2015: Featuring David Ansel, Austin's own Soup Peddler.
Sponsored by Real HQ, Razorfish Studios and Cuvee Coffee .
Hosted at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Photos by Manny Pandya.
Video Production by Scott Clark.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
April 13, 2015: Featuring David Ansel, Austin's own Soup Peddler.
Sponsored by Real HQ, Razorfish Studios and Cuvee Coffee .
Hosted at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Photos by Manny Pandya.
Video Production by Scott Clark.
A lot of people ask me if i payed the persons in the photos. I didn't. This lady was greeting and thanking me to receive my attention. Big lesson of humility.
In September 2013, I was given the opportunity to shoot for a non-profit organisation called e.motion21. This is an organisation that provide an Australia-first, innovative dance and fitness program designed specifically for children and young adults with Down Syndrome.
This is a series of their rehearsal leading up to a dance event called Musicool. It was an eye opening experience having to shoot this event as I had never shot a subject matter relating to Down Syndrome prior to this. The most essential thing that I realised was that these kids and young adults are no different from what society deems as 'normal'. Everyone experiences struggles and it is the passion that keeps us going. For them, the unity through dance is the core of their passion and joy.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
MANNING NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, Albany, Georgia, April 28, 2014 – With the humility of its namesake, the Manning National Guard Armory dedication ceremony was unpretentious and earnest Monday afternoon. The crowd of family, friends and former Warriors-in-Arms paid homage to the Georgia National Guard’s first senior enlisted advisor and State Command Sgt. Major William ‘Billy’ Manning with the renaming of the home to Company ‘F’, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard. Manning’s ‘Make it Happen’ leadership style made a dramatic impact on all he encountered including the State of Georgia National Guard’s seventh Command Sgt. Major and first African-American to be accepted into the position, James Nelson. Now an active U. S. Army National Guard advocate Nelson credits Manning with getting his career underway.In an interview in 2011 Nelson reflected on his career and the man who made a difference by turning is career around.“It was early in my career and I was an E-5 (Sgt.) contemplating leaving the Georgia Guard after a reorganization,” Nelson recalled. “After speaking with him he said, ‘give it a minute,’ was able to transfer me into a different (job specialty) and it was my first introduction to making it happen by taking care of Soldiers.”Manning would later pin the rank of Staff Sgt., E-6, on Nelson and becoming a mentor to the fledgling noncommissioned officer.It was the State of Georgia’s eighth senior enlisted advisor, Command Sgt. Major Phillip Stringfield who initiated the designation change to honor the legend who was famous for his heavy-handed training tactics to punctuate the need for situational awareness when you are in the business of combat arms.“His style could put you off initially,” Stringfield said. “Sgt. Major Manning was a direct, no-nonsense leader whom I’ve attempted to mirror in my style of leading our Soldiers.” (Georgia Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tracy J. Smith)
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
MANNING NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, Albany, Georgia, April 28, 2014 – With the humility of its namesake, the Manning National Guard Armory dedication ceremony was unpretentious and earnest Monday afternoon. The crowd of family, friends and former Warriors-in-Arms paid homage to the Georgia National Guard’s first senior enlisted advisor and State Command Sgt. Major William ‘Billy’ Manning with the renaming of the home to Company ‘F’, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, Georgia Army National Guard. Manning’s ‘Make it Happen’ leadership style made a dramatic impact on all he encountered including the State of Georgia National Guard’s seventh Command Sgt. Major and first African-American to be accepted into the position, James Nelson. Now an active U. S. Army National Guard advocate Nelson credits Manning with getting his career underway.In an interview in 2011 Nelson reflected on his career and the man who made a difference by turning is career around.“It was early in my career and I was an E-5 (Sgt.) contemplating leaving the Georgia Guard after a reorganization,” Nelson recalled. “After speaking with him he said, ‘give it a minute,’ was able to transfer me into a different (job specialty) and it was my first introduction to making it happen by taking care of Soldiers.”Manning would later pin the rank of Staff Sgt., E-6, on Nelson and becoming a mentor to the fledgling noncommissioned officer.It was the State of Georgia’s eighth Army Command Sgt. Major Phillip Stringfield who initiated the designation change to honor the legend who was famous for his heavy-handed training tactics to punctuate the need for situational awareness when you are in the business of combat arms.“His style could put you off initially,” Stringfield said. “Sgt. Major Manning was a direct, no-nonsense leader whom I’ve attempted to mirror in my style of leading our Soldiers.” (Georgia Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tracy J. Smith)
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
Sisters of Humility and friends "Pray for Climate Solutions" in
Davenport, Iowa
"Our ability to resolve the climate change crisis depends to a great
extent on our ability to imagine an alternative future. We need to see
the new possibilities that are emerging rather than become paralyzed by
focusing on the damage being done to earth. A time of prayer can free
our creative imagination and remind us that, with God, all things are
possible."
-Sister Johanna Rickl, CHM
Photographer:
Lisa Martin
Communications Director
Congregation of the Humility of Mary
563-336-8404
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall