Aspect
of Creativity by Dulcie M. Stone
is a book that opens the debate for the need for free expression and
creativity in our education system. Dulcie
M. Stone uses her
professional knowledge and experience from her lifetime commitment to
the arts, creativity and education to weave a magic spell on the
importance of learning through creativity.
Born
in Melbourne in 1924 Dulcie
M. Stone has spent her
lifetime dedicated to the education and wellbeing of those with
special needs. Her experiences as a teacher, coordinator of
volunteers, tutor of creative writing groups for children and adults
and work as a probation officer have led her to a vast and
interesting life where she has had an insight into the good, and not
so good, of services within society. Dulcie has committed her life to
that of community services being granted Honorary Life Governor of
Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne in 1962, Life Member of W.J.
Christie Centre Mildura in 1979, Life Member of Upper Yarra Community
House Inc 1980 and M.B.E ( Member Of The British Empire) in 1981.
Today at the young age of 89 Dulcie is still as passionate about
creativity and life, working on her next book. She is a true
inspiration to women Australia wide.
I
enjoyed every page of Aspects
of Creativity. As a home
educating mother and a mother of an Autistic Child Aspects
of Creativity rang true
many times. It inspired me and led my thought patterns on a
challenging journey. Dulcie
Stone writes in a manner
that is easy to comprehend and flows beautifully. Her use of
scenarios and examples allows the reader to grasp a full
understanding of the point at hand and debate the issue within their
own mind. The atmosphere created within Aspects
of Creativity is one of
support, compassion and love. It is a book that wraps its arms around
you providing you with its warmth whilst stimulating you to
creatively make a difference.
In
Chapter Three, Atmosphere, Dulcie writes ‘ ....sight, sound, taste,
smell and touch, incites different emotions and invites different
reactions.’ So too will Aspects
of Creativity. That is one
of the things I loved about this book. It opens itself to be read by
a vast array of readers from different backgrounds and for different
reasons yet has a message for all. Originally written with those that
work with the intellectually disabled in mind Aspects
of Creativity contains
information relevant to all areas of education. As far as non fiction
books of this topic go Aspects
of Creativity is a rare
gem. It is hard to find a book that is Australian published with
Australian content and that speaks of organisations and places within
Australian Society.
‘ Is
the atmosphere consistently positive? Or consistently negative? Is
there an underpinning process that, no matter how loud an argument or
how hurtful an incident, guarantees healing? Or does argument and
hurt sink underground, and fester?
Outrageous
or insidious, pre-planned or spontaneous, habitual or erratic,
negative is negative.’
pg
37
For
a very long time it has been said that negativity creates negativity
and this has been one that has been proven to me time and time
again. Aspects of
Creativity brought this
home for me and gave me a further understanding of how I can make
changes in myself and the way I interact with others to help create a
society of positive outcomes, compassion and understanding. Dulcie
M. Stone makes it clear
that the allowing of creative freedom creates a world that builds
self esteem, self worth and positivity. Dulcie speaks of how all we
say sticks in the mind of others. The message is simple, think before
you speak and act with compassion and a good heart.
For
me chapter three, Atmosphere, rang home. It made me consider my own
‘atmosphere’ and how it affects my life. I stopped to think about
how I relate to others and how I can re create the atmosphere of my
life to provide others and myself with positive experiences.
Dulcie
M. Stone is a creative
thinker who, with Aspects
of Creativity, shares her
mind in the hope of helping others think outside the square and use
creativity to create life changing experiences. Aspects
of Creativity has you
considering your life values. It touches on political debates within
Australia and uses articles and issues within mainstream media to
heighten points. It takes a look at how creativity has shaped
Australia and the world.
Aspects
of Creativity could be
seen as a controversial book that treads on the toes of some
industries but to me as a reader it is an open and honest look at
society and how it functions in relation to creativity, and its role
in the lives of all from different walks of life. Within Aspects
of Creativity Dulcie M. Stone
creates an argument that shows research and balance.
Aspects
of Creativity is not just
a book for those involved with the intellectually disabled but a book
for all who care. It is a look into the attitudes of society as a
whole and how our relations and thoughts shape our community.
I
urge all to read Aspects
of Creativity and
challenge their mind. This is a book that has the potential to change
lives and create harmony within society as a whole, and communities
that work with the disabled.
ISBN:
978-1-921574-38-2
www.dulciestone.com.au
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