Creative thinking tip
There is always another way to look at tragedy. Creative thinking is about finding new ways to view whatever happens, even tragedies. Yes, we need time to grieve and come to grips with loss, but then it is useful to ask what other meanings or opportunities might be found. You can look for different points of view or see what could be done to prevent future loss.
One example that comes to mind is the formation of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) by Candy Lightner. When her daughter was killed by a drunk driver, she became creative and started the well-known organization to change attitudes toward drunk driving. I'm sure that many lives were saved as a result.
By using creative thinking in the face of tragic losses, we may be able to find a greater good in end. Then the tragedy won't have been totally in vain.
There is always another way to look at tragedy. Creative thinking is about finding new ways to view whatever happens, even tragedies. Yes, we need time to grieve and come to grips with loss, but then it is useful to ask what other meanings or opportunities might be found. You can look for different points of view or see what could be done to prevent future loss.
One example that comes to mind is the formation of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) by Candy Lightner. When her daughter was killed by a drunk driver, she became creative and started the well-known organization to change attitudes toward drunk driving. I'm sure that many lives were saved as a result.
By using creative thinking in the face of tragic losses, we may be able to find a greater good in end. Then the tragedy won't have been totally in vain.
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