The question isn’t whether we’re on the clock or off. The better question is…who starts the timer? We can choose … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
The Show
Who’s the show for? How much of it is for actually for ourselves? How does our status change when we … More
Taking It In
…looks different than merely watching. Using all of our senses to be part of the moment is a different experience … More
Age
Age happens to us. It can’t happen without us. And, for the most part, it’s a human construct. The tree … More
Weathered
There’s the natural weathering which occurs simply as a by product of time passing by. Then, there’s the weathering we … More
Brilliance
…is typically momentary. It can come and go in a flash. Too often we strive and work for brilliance instead … More
But Seriously
What is a serious look for? Who does it serve? Is it meant to bring focus and attention? Does it … More
One of a Kind
One of a kind is hard to come by. And, it’s probably worth seeking out. Someone needs to make these … More
Leaving Space
Too often, we compress. We’re pressured to do more with less, in less time and to be engaged as much … More
Self Reflection
We rarely see ourselves the way others do. We’re too often stuck behind our own lens. It’s helpful to pause … More
Strike a Pose
We go through extra effort to show up with our best selves when the moment is indelible. What prevents us … More
Boxed In
Perhaps the constraints are self imposed. Or, they’re put upon us. Either way, it’s up to us to see how … More
Make Believe
Where does reality start or end? Where’s the boundary of make believe? Just like the flow of time, the story … More
Glisten
A reflective surface, a source of light…and most of all, a desire to see. It’s a beautiful moment when all … More
Recharge
Refueling is vital to moving forward. Sometimes, it’s a simple pause, a brief respite in the midst of the chaos. … More
Behold
What makes an experience special enough for us to stop and give it our undivided attention? How can we build … More
Drag
Slowing things down is often a good thing, especially in moments of tension and frustration. How can we apply more … More
Gimmicks
The more obscure…the harder it is to get it out of the way.
Uniformity
…is more than looking the part. It’s also the acts we’re capable of to support the purpose and other cast … More
I’ve Been There
Fully taking something in is a lost art. And it is art. It requires full immersion to the point of … More