Cultural Creative Checklist

You might be a Cultural Creative if...

Values/Ideals

You sometimes feel like no one else out there shares your values or world view.

You hesitate to tell others about your dreams.

You seek community in many places, yet feel alone and sometimes isolated.

You are hungry for information, constantly curious.

You are skeptical of slick, Madison Avenue advertising.

Values like honesty, integrity, and accountability are important to you.

You think education is essential, but question what you learned and what is being taught today.

You are trying to simplify your life.

You hope for the future, in spite of uncertainty.

You want to be a better person in whatever way you personally define as "better."

You are optimistic that somehow we, as a society, will figure out a way to eliminate violence, reduce pollution, celebrate our differences, and create a better world.

Spirituality/Tolerance

You use words like higher power, universal, cosmic, or karma.

You know approximately when the next full moon will be. (To find out more about how the planets influence you personally, check out our selection of Astrological Reports.)

You are curious about the so-called 'paranormal."

You are trying to sort out the "weird" from the "innovative."

You were raised in a mainstream religion, yet it doesn't answer your questions now. (To view books that may help with your questions, close this pop-up box, type "RELIGION" in the Product Search box at the upper right of the screen, and click on "Find.")

You are intrigued by Eastern philosophy ideas like meditation.

You see family as important, and define your own family as including friends and people beyond your own family of origin, region, race, or background.

You reject the intolerance of the Religious Right.

Career

You are in a job you don't like, or are trying to make sense of, while you seek your "calling" or mission in life.

You have left a job for ethical reasons at least once.

You have converted a bedroom, basement, or den to a home office.

Pastimes

You have visited or dream of travel to exotic places.

You garden some, taking comfort from the feel of dirt on your hands and green things growing.

You hike in the woods or mountains or along the beach or creek.

You watch the sunrise, sunset, or stars at night.

You enjoy rituals, big or small, like holidays, soup suppers with friends, or a daily walk.

You read a variety of books, magazines, articles, street publications, neighborhood papers, and alternative press.

You read New Age Journal, Yoga Journal, Psychology Today, Common Boundary, or Utne Reader.

You listen to public radio, classical, and jazz stations.

You go to films as well as movies.

You watch The Learning Channel on cable TV, e.g., Sightings or Mysteries of the Pyramids.

You watched the latest episode of the X-files.

You volunteer your time in some way, to assist cultural or societal change.

You attend workshops and seminars on a variety of subjects or would if money were no object.

You like to hear the stories of people lives, e.g., how they got to this point in their lives.

You eat in restaurants as a form of entertainment.

Political and Current Events

You like to watch world events unfold.

You are appalled by political power struggles, favor campaign finance reforms, and are confused about the definitions of Democrat and Republican.

You want government to lead the way to a new renaissance civilization.

You like the new global world, surf the net, and favor the United Nations, at least as a concept.

You want to help heal the earth, try to do a little, and wish you could do more.

Lifestyle

You recycle and think twice about the packaging on the products you buy.

You read Consumer Reports for major purchases like cars, appliances, computers, and sound equipment.

You resist going to the mall. Shopping is just to shop; it no longer is (or never was) fun.

You resent the materialism of commercialized media.

You avoid status displays.

You drive a mid-priced economy car, with good gas efficiency and a high safety rating.

You live in a modest place, probably rented, perhaps by a park or open land.

Your place is comfortable and personal, with art, photographs, and family keepsakes.

You have electronic equipment, from CD players to CD-ROM drives, in your home.

You want neighborhoods that are cozy and safe.

You think twice about the ethics of the companies and mutual funds in which you choose to invest.

Health & Nutrition

You like foreign foods.

You like to cook new healthy recipes.

You read labels on jars and food packages.

You have cut back on caffeine, drink green tea, or increased your water consumption.

You know where the nearest food co-op or health food store is.

You have at least one vitamin or nutritional supplement in your cupboard.

You have taken an herbal remedy.

You want to take care of your body and have seen or considered seeing an alternative medical professional, such as a holistic healer, homeopath, or chiropractor.

You meditate or wish you did.

You have tried tai chi, aikido, or another form of Eastern exercise.

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