When is good enough not good enough? Why won’t regular do? The downside of choice is that it creates tension. … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
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
Seasons
There’s a rhythm which comes with the seasonal change. It brings a natural ebb and flow to things. How can … More
Reflection
A reflection is so useful because it’s unfiltered. No one’s point of view is in the way. We benefit from … More
Mortar
Someone needs to be the glue, the person which holds the group together, keeps the ideas flowing and sticky and … More
Dead End
Fortunately, there aren’t many. We almost always have a choice…and of course a decision to make. Choose Wisely.
Simple
The fanciness is rarely necessary. It just needs to do it’s job. What if we removed the pomp and circumstance, … More
DIY
There’s a certain satisfaction which comes from solving our own problem, especially in new territory. We grow in so many … More
Shelter
Unless we’re in a life preserving or threatening situation, shelter is largely overrated…and overused. What are we really protecting? Status, … More