When does the art start? What makes an artist? Is it the paint or pen? Or, perhaps it’s when the … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Chew On It
Pause…give it a chance to develop. See what else finds its way in. It might get better. It probably won’t … More
Amazing
Almost everything is a wonder the first time. And, time seemingly stands still as we stand in awe of what’s … More
Overhead
We tend to look where we’ve been trained to look. We see what we’ve been conditioned to see. Choose to … More
Transparency
Transparency isn’t just for the others. It’s also for ourselves. What does the reflection look like? How much can we … More
Purpose
What’s it for? Who’s it for? Two very important questions to answer. It’s not always obvious, which might precisely be … More
Dress Up
No matter how much we try to distract others with what’s on the surface, what’s underneath shows up eventually. Dressing … More
Secure
When is it safe to proceed? What measures do we need to take in order to feel comfortable? Are the … More
Copy
Copying has many forms and purposes. There’s the copying the answer from our neighbor’s test. And, wearing the clothes of … More
It’s Time
When should we start? When should we stop? When’s the deadline? How long should we go? What’s the alarm clock … More
Silhouette
It’s very challenging to determine how someone is feeling when we can’t see them. How can we get past the … More
Hello
What does our hello look like? How does it make someone feel? Is it genuine? What if it’s the last … More
Vantage Point
We need to be vulnerable in order to get a better view. Seeking to understand our counterpart or finding a … More
Broken
There’s a point when it’s not repairable, not worth mending. Replacement is the better option. But, this moment isn’t always … More
Taking It In
A different perspective can’t hurt. Choosing to see something from another point of view is an opportunity to better understand, … More
Happiness
What’s under the veneer? Where does true happiness live? How do we know? Or, does the expression signal a moment…which … More
Raw
The key to achieving an acceptable outcome is to start with good raw materials. But, it goes beyond the kitchen … More
Leashed
Holding back comes in a variety of forms. Most often, it’s not coming from an outside force, even if we … More
Spectacle
We get to choose what we want to make…and who we want to become. If we’re simply going for notoriety, … More
Decay
It doesn’t happen all at once. Rot is a process derived from stagnation, bacteria and natural decay, one cell after … More