There is the creativity that can come out of lists. Last week I was involved in an expressive art workshop for Hospice volunteers. We were given a worksheet with suggestions on the left and space on the right to fill in our thoughts. Essentially we were creating word lists of things that make up who were are: places we’ve lived, family traditions, childhood games and toys, foods that define our family, specific ordinary items in our life, childhood hiding places. The next step is to start a line with “I am from…” and fill in the rest with words from the chart. Each time you get stymied, start a new stanza with “I am from….” A beautiful poem will surface without much stress or anxiety and can be quite revealing. Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t write a poem!
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Likewise, a way to bring out the artist in all of us is to create a list of random things, thoughts, ideas, concepts, or situations to be photographed or captured on video. Visual scavenger hunts are a great way to bring a group of people together. I love to use them in family gatherings, classroom situations or as a challenge between friends. Offer up lists to different teams or individuals, set a time limit and then gather together later. The whole process can provide hours of fun and gales of laughter.
What a wonderful idea!
Anita