A vision statement for infinite cycles of wonder, play and learning.
THE
MANIFESTO
Possibility begins with hope.
I believe every person has the capacity to imagine, play and grow when the right conditions exist for them.
I believe creativity is not something reserved for a few.
It is a human capability that develops through encouragement, experience and opportunity.
Hope matters.
Hope gives us the confidence to begin.
It helps us see pathways where others may only see obstacles.
It allows us to imagine futures that do not yet exist.
Noticing is an art and science.
Awareness in the moment matters.
Honest observation and judgement are essential foundations of creative exploration.
When we understand what already exists, we wonder better.
Wonder is essential.
Wonder invites us to question.
To explore.
To look beyond what is known.
Wonder has the ability to inform and transform.
Creativity grows through action.
Ideas become meaningful when they are explored, tested and made real in the world.
Playing is how we learn.
Creativity develops over multiple attempts and each attempt is valuable.
Growth is ongoing.
Learning is never complete.
Learning does not end when we reach an answer.
Growth continues through reflection, adaptation and great questions.
Knowing is an ever evolving state.
Knowing is fleeting.
Knowing is only as good as the next best question you have.
Past experiences define your current knowing, your hope asks for something more.
Deliberate Wonder exists to explore what becomes possible when hope, wonder and play are intentionally nurtured.