There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
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Finding the medium that excites your imagination, that you love to play with and work in, is an important step to freeing your creative energies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Identifying a creative medium you enjoy is crucial for unleashing your creativity.
This quote emphasizes the significance of discovering a medium or artistic form that truly captivates you. When you engage with something that excites you and resonates with your interests, it can unlock your imaginative potential and allow your creativity to flourish.
Themes
CreativityMediumImaginationPlayEnergies
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a workshop to inspire participants to explore different art forms.
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