…is a construct allowing for synchronization. It ebbs and flows depending on how we fill it. We actually have all … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Decay
It’s inevitable. It’s a process. It has an ending. But, it also has a journey, beauty and a story to … More
View
What’s it going to take to get a better view? What possibilities do we need to be open to? Most … More
Community
Life within a community feels more meaningful. Being a part of something greater than ourselves, sharing, connecting and working toward … More
Yum
Is joy merely a temporary condition stimulated by outside forces? Or, is it a condition which resides in each of … More
Humor
Yes, words matter. But the impact of those words, how they settle with us, depends a lot on context and … More
Symbol
A symbol connects us with an idea, tribe or movement. It represents a story or belief and generates an immediate … More
Job
Every part has a job to do. The spines, the root, body, etc. Poor performance at any juncture jeopardizes the … More
Contrast
Contrast allows us to see. Without it, the world is vanilla, hardly distinguishable. Seek out contrast. Cherish the impact.
Predictions
Weather forecasting has come a long way. Just two or three generations ago it was customary to seek out the … More
Attachment
There’s a feeling of security when we attach ourselves to something. But, it’s also restraining…we can only venture so far. … More
Nowhere
Even nowhere is somewhere…if we allow it to be. What are the possibilities which lie before us if we choose … More
Enough
It’s common to try to cram it all in, to have everything there just in case. It’s easier for us … More
Keys
What are the keys for? What are we protecting? What if we didn’t need keys? Or, what if we shared … More
Blur
Everything moves by us so fast. What can we capture if we choose to see it, despite the blur?
Clues
Who are we? What are our beliefs, hopes and dreams? Often, the clues are all around us.
Visionary
The title isn’t reserved for anyone in particular. It doesn’t require a degree, wealth or power. It does require belief … More
Drops
Everything we are is cumulative, a sum of actions, behaviors, events, fears and ideas. It’s challenging to isolate which has … More
Promise
A big part of moving forward and making change is making a commitment. It’s even more effective if we make … More
Broken
It doesn’t need to be permanent. It’s not beyond repair. It just requires a different lens. Start with…what’s possible here?