What does generosity look like? When does our service benefit another…without reciprocity? What itches can we help scratch…just because?
Author: Michael Chaffin
Wired
We’re all wired, programmed, conditioned and molded by our experiences. We each have our own perspectives, flaws and misbeliefs. The … More
Seeing is Believing
It’s harder than ever to keep from being seen. So, it might be better to act like someone is always … More
Delight
Delight comes in all flavors and sizes. It doesn’t require a grand act though. Small is often enough. What random, … More
In Motion
Forward motion is a key element of change. Stagnation is the enemy. How can we gain more traction? How can … More
Rainy Start
Of course it doesn’t go as planned. It’s part of the mess we live through. They key is to live … More
Uncertainty
What do you make of it? Is it worth the effort? Why should we bother? What’s our regret when we … More
The Journey
Like T shirts, vehicles tell a story about us. Where we’ve been, where we hope to go, what matters and … More
No Parking
Life is full of boundaries. Some are imposed. Some are stories we tell ourselves. Some are limiting. Others allow us … More
Make a Mark
What does our trail look like? What markers have we left behind? Turns out, now more than ever, we get … More
Perspective
We’re all normal. And, we’re all peculiar…weird even. It all depends on our perspective. And those we serve.
What Do We See?
We do things to be seen a certain way. But, how are we really seen? Probably not an exact match. … More
I Was Here
People like to feel they’re part of something. We like to feel included. And, we like to be seen. Even … More
Handmade
Why does it taste better? Why does craftsmanship matter? Handmade vs. machine? Why do we bother?
Warnings
Who is the warning for? Often it’s more for the giver than the receiver. It turns out cigarettes are bad … More
The Crazy Ones
Average is easier to sort, pick out and commodify. Industrialization was built on and for normal. It works better that … More
Wanna Go for a Ride?
Ending up somewhere interesting almost always goes through weird. Take a detour…it might very well be worth the time.
Glue
Glue holds things together. It changes the thing, makes it one. Without it, we accentuate individuality. With it, we are … More
Coffee Tasting
Collaboration and group review can help reach consensus and find a way forward. But, our bias to agree might also … More
Out of Line
What are rules for? Worth a thought before we make them.