The Value of Creativity

You may have heard us talk about the Seven Pillars—an inspiring series of stained glass panels that explore core values essential to the human journey. While the panels themselves stand as a unique and beautiful installation, the values they represent will live on as foundational themes within the Sphere of Light.

Each pillar represents a timeless principle that helps guide us toward a more compassionate, connected, and meaningful world. Today, we’re reflecting on one of those core values: Creativity.

Creativity is vital—not just for artists, but for all of us. It’s how we tell stories, solve problems, spark innovation, and make sense of the world around us. It fuels invention, cultivates empathy, and allows us to envision new possibilities. Creativity is how we come alive. It’s how we express our humanity.

In the Creativity Panel of the Seven Pillars, this value comes to life through a vibrant display of symbolic figures: a fire dancer, a musician, a muralist, and others who represent the many faces of imagination and artistry. Each of these figures offers a window into the ways creativity touches every aspect of life—not only through art, but through the courage to see the world differently and to shape it with intention and heart.

These creators remind us that diverse voices and ideas are not just valuable—they’re essential. Without creativity, our world would be static, disconnected, and lacking in color. It is through creativity that we build culture, deepen understanding, and move forward with purpose.

As the Sphere of Light continues to evolve, the value of creativity will serve as a guiding light—a reminder that expression, innovation, and imagination are sacred tools we each carry. When we honor and nurture that creative spirit, we not only enrich our own lives but contribute to a brighter, more inspired future for everyone.

Let’s continue to celebrate creativity in all its forms—and recognize the immeasurable value it brings to our world.

Until next week,

• Roots of Humanity