Sometimes, we feel like there’s no way out, no escape no matter how hard we try. What are we escaping … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Bad Habits
When do our actions become a burden to others? How does our behavior serve to make things better…or worse? Of … More
A Bowl
What can we see if we choose to see? Everything has a story if we care to craft one. Otherwise…it’s … More
Games People Play
What’s the game for? To Win? For Fun? To make a point? Or, maybe just to keep playing? Questions worth … More
Interconnected
It’s hard to imagine anything or anyone working alone, in a vacuum, without connection and getting anything accomplished. Even solitude … More
Authority
There are moments when authority is not only useful, but necessary. Not as often as we think, but still necessary. … More
Crusty
The quality, make-up and texture of the crust determines if it’s good or not. It works the same with people. … More
Tunnel Vision
A narrower view serves focus and attention. Making someone feel special, like they’re the center of the universe, almost always … More
Walking the Plank
The unknown is scary. Who knows what will really happen when we go there? Most of the time of course, … More
Adaptation
We can find new ways to grow, stay relevant and meaningful. Or, we can go with the status quo. One … More
Retired
Who decides when enough is enough, when there’s no more to give? Refresh, reorient or renovate might be better alternatives. … More
Peace
How important is the messenger? How does does it change what’s on offer? Do we trust you?
Antenna Up
An antenna is a useful tool, helpful for keeping us out of trouble and taking in our surroundings. But, only … More
Spray
Spreading an idea usually works best when we use many tiny interactions, enrolling others one by one. A few almost … More
Sliced
Breaking something down into smaller, more usable, parts often helps the thing become more useful. What if our idea is … More
Path Less Taken
The clear, well traveled path isn’t always the best one. Or, at least not the one where something new is … More
Unprocessed
Imagine the thing you’re holding…before it went through the process. What does the before look like? Which of the raw … More
Peculiar
Out of place works against us most of the time. Being the strange one doesn’t have the same reach as … More
Quick Release
Holding on to something too long doesn’t usually serve us well, especially when it comes to emotions like fear, anger … More
Scale
Handcrafted, one at a time, personal experiences are remarkable. As soon as we attempt to duplicate them, we lose something. … More