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Author: Michael Chaffin

Openings

Possibility is about creating openings. And sometimes, letting the light in. What openings can we create…despite the odds, the hurdles … More

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Signpost

When we’re on a journey (and we’re always on one), we rely on direction, guidance and support. Sometimes, it’s a … More

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Messaging

Of course, it’s not for everyone. But, this is precisely the point. First, decide who it’s for and how you … More

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On Guard

We guard a lot. What are we afraid of? What’s possible if we let someone in?

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Tension

A spring has three states. At rest, it’s merely a tool, waiting for work to do. It needs a lever, … More

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Organized

Why do we spend time organizing and compartmentalizing the components? Our brains seem to handle parts, and some sort of … More

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Retro

Going back, especially to a place which brought us joy is a journey everyone should take from time to time. … More

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Lift

Lift requires support. In this case, it’s a jack. It could also be air pressure, a helping hand or understanding. … More

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Possibility

It looks like a plant, lives with other plants, feels like a plant…but isn’t. A fungus is much more like … More

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Genuine

How can we be sure? What makes something or someone authentic? What if it isn’t, but we believe it is? … More

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No Service

Part of any adventure is the unknown, the unplanned and both the delight and tension of these surprises. Sometimes we … More

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Wrapper

What does the architecture, the size, the material, say about us? What story does it tell? Alignment of our being … More

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Pause

Pausing might be one of the most important skills we can develop. It’s very effective when it comes to decision … More

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First

Following isn’t very hard. Leading, daring to be the first, the one to take ultimate responsibility…is hard. A lot might … More

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Hope

The common belief is hope inspires and fuels action, like it’s something we can extract from a well to quench … More

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Things

What makes some thing remarkable? When does a car become more than just a form of transport? Perhaps every thing … More

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Rest Stop

Markers, signposts, guiding lights, etc. Sometimes, they help us find our the way. Or, they can remind us where we’ve … More

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Computations

People haven’t been able to outpace machines for quite some time now. But, we’re somehow still attached to testing for … More

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Crowds

It’s convenient to think about the crowd we’ll serve. In our minds, it’s easy to fast forward to the many … More

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Stuff

Is it true? One person’s garbage is another’s treasure. What’s it all for? Beyond usefulness, why do we covet and … More

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