We use them, we save them, we waste them, we wish we had more of them. We spend a lot … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Fairytale
The magic of the story isn’t dependent on truth and reality. It’s about the delight the hope and dream brings … More
Wait
The ability to wait is an underdeveloped skill. We push, pull, decide, all while going faster and faster. The world … More
Keyhole
Unlocking is dependent on having the matching key. Any deviation results in failure. It’s really hard to make headway with … More
Personality
Our personality has little to do with what we look like, the clothes we wear and the shows we watch. … More
Transparent
Unfortunately, in real life we can’t simply become invisible or beam somewhere when the going gets tough. Conversely, this is … More
Starlight
Who are we guiding? Who are we shining a light for? Who else could we serve?
Regular
When is good enough not good enough? Why won’t regular do? The downside of choice is that it creates tension. … More
Crossing The Line
Crossing the line brings a lot of tension. It’s risky, dangerous and perhaps even harmful. Of course, most lines don’t … More
Settings
The ability to make adjustments can be both liberating and constraining. We tend to overthink, over adjust, tweak…to get it … More
Trail
Life is a basket of experiences, creations and connections. It’s more than the drip of the day to day. Or, … More
Stir
Agitation is almost always thought about negatively. Something or someone is peaceful, at rest, doing its thing. Someone comes along … More
Lens
Opinions, preferences, judgements, facts and fiction are all lens dependent. How we choose to see things, and more importantly, how … More
Data
Is there a point when there’s too much? Our processing and computational power keeps improving at a rapid pace. Adding … More
Santa
Belief is up to us. All it takes is a believable story…and someone who desires to enroll in it. Magic … More
A Portrait
…tells a story. Words are optional. HT to Tom
Nonsense
It’s probably sensical to someone. It’s just not for the rest of us. Our work surely doesn’t make much sense … More
Odd
Random, out of place, peculiar and a bit odd. Most interesting things and people are…
Astonish
We expect to be delighted, surprised, amazed even when we’re served by others. But, what about us? What are we … More
Empty Seat
Who are we making room for? Better yet, who can we invite in? Change begins with connection. There’s no discussion … More