Gimmick

The trouble with some ideas is the lack of depth or substance. Once the sheen wears off, what’s underneath just … More

Lift

Elevating individuals, providing them with support, fostering their growth, and motivating them is a conscious choice. Likewise, so is generating … More

Power

Power almost always used to come from holding the right position or title. But, there’s a shift happening, from the … More

Kicks

Joy is found at the intersection of appreciation and possibility. It’s everywhere. Sometimes, we just need to choose to see … More

Wide Open

Sometimes, we just need to find wide open to explore all of the possibilities. The path we’re on might just … More

Specific

It pays to be specific when we desire a certain outcome. If we care enough to be instructive, we should … More

Leverage

Leverage (physics really) allows us to make small adjustments to create larger impacts. We find it in mechanics, repair, architecture, … More

Time

…is a construct allowing for synchronization. It ebbs and flows depending on how we fill it. We actually have all … More

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