Description Long

Proverbs, idioms and well-known sayings express complex issues and life experiences in a concise and memorable way. Many people enjoy reading proverbs and find them thought-provoking. Language is an inexhaustible source of creativity – words can be reinvented, combined or contrasted. Language inspires creativity, and creativity in turn shapes language. When thematically well chosen, such texts can help spark associations during the inspiration phase and open the mind to new ideas. Selecting and reading a proverb aloud gives participants an opportunity to contribute to the group, reflect on their own attitudes, and open up on a personal level.

Preparation

• Select a theme for the proverbs that fits the workshop topic – for example, creativity or innovation.
• Find at least as many proverbs or quotations related to the theme as there are expected participants.
• Print each proverb or quotation in large format on a separate sheet of paper.
• Online: Prepare a suitable format that can be shared with all participants.

Execution

1. Lay out all the sheets with the proverbs on a table or on the floor.
2. Ask participants to read through all the proverbs and choose the one that speaks to them most.
3. Participants are then invited to read out their chosen proverb and explain why they selected it.

Hints from experience

• Participants may also choose a proverb that does not resonate with them, or – if there are enough available – select two proverbs instead.

Tools list

• Proverbs

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proverb

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