There’s the utility of going somewhere. And then, there’s the art and experience of how we get there…and where we … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Enlightened
Some lights allow us to see. Others draw attention. We can be in the business of making something more clear … More
Super Powers
Xray vision isn’t the only super power which lets us see what’s inside. How about empathy and compassion? And, what … More
Measurement
Many of our goals have numbers attached to them. But, they’re not likely an accurate representation of the change we … More
DIY
A big part of discovery and learning is doing things yourself. There’s no substitute for personal experience. Of course, it … More
Antenna
A great leader is one with their antennas up… and one who can filter out the noise. How can we … More
Imagine
Imagine the life which was once inside. Imagine the trials and tribulations, the joy, the sorrow. Imagine the celebrations, the … More
Credit
Giving, being generous and contributing don’t need to be attached to being acknowledged. One doesn’t require the other. In fact, … More
Learning
Learning is born from desire…a hunger to go somewhere, to understand something, to solve a problem. Someone points us there, … More
Stroll
It’s amazing what a leisurely walk can solve. Peaceful, quiet movement. The calmness about it awakens possibility. Strolls might be … More
Fresh
The opposite of stale. Fresh means we cared enough to bring our best, to serve what was expected in a … More
Across
Challenges are meant to be overcome. Part of our unique human ability is to find a way, even when there … More
How Bizarre
We don’t know when it might happen. Or, what might happen. But, when bizarre arrives, it’s quite fascinating. Be sure … More
Scholarly
Educated once had a certain look. Of course, this had nothing to do with the actual learning posture, the thirst … More
Mirror
Mirrors are effective tools for physical awareness…how we’re actually seen in the world. But, there’s little insight into who we … More
Now Hiring
What’s it like inside? How will I fit in? Who are they? Why are they hiring? What happened to the … More
Rails
On or off? It’s an interesting decision. One path is almost certain. The other not so much. Adventure awaits if … More
Rules
Logic isn’t the same for all of us…and it sometimes doesn’t prevail. Society works as a result of respected norms, … More
Waiting
Pauses are generally uncomfortable. They’re interruptive to the normal flow of things. We like to be in motion…going somewhere, productive, … More
Now What?
We can choose to see problems as barriers. Or, we can choose to see them as gifts. Without interesting problems … More