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IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE SPARK

Better together

Creativity thrives in community. Let it connect you to yourself and others

The world is becoming a lonelier place. Some studies show that up to 10% of people experience feelings of loneliness at any one time, but the Campaign to End Loneliness cites this figure as much higher — almost 1 in 2. Making something alongside others is one of the fastest routes to connection. But you don’t have to force or push it. Start slowly by strengthening the connection to yourself.

Dr Ritz says, ‘Loneliness often softens when people reconnect internally before reaching outward. Small creative rituals help rebuild that inner companionship.

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