Word Culture

The words we choose to use play a significant role in shaping our identity and the atmosphere of our conversations.…

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Most of our lives are prescribed. We follow a course, timeline, directions and expectations. Veering off isn’t an option. But…

Remarkable views aren’t that easy to come by. What’s the rush? If we’re lucky enough to find one, why not…

The trouble with some ideas is the lack of depth or substance. Once the sheen wears off, what’s underneath just…

Elevating individuals, providing them with support, fostering their growth, and motivating them is a conscious choice. Likewise, so is generating…

Power almost always used to come from holding the right position or title. But, there’s a shift happening, from the…

Joy is found at the intersection of appreciation and possibility. It’s everywhere. Sometimes, we just need to choose to see…

Sometimes, we just need to find wide open to explore all of the possibilities. The path we’re on might just…

It pays to be specific when we desire a certain outcome. If we care enough to be instructive, we should…

Leverage (physics really) allows us to make small adjustments to create larger impacts. We find it in mechanics, repair, architecture,…

…is a construct allowing for synchronization. It ebbs and flows depending on how we fill it. We actually have all…

It’s inevitable. It’s a process. It has an ending. But, it also has a journey, beauty and a story to…

What’s it going to take to get a better view? What possibilities do we need to be open to? Most…

Life within a community feels more meaningful. Being a part of something greater than ourselves, sharing, connecting and working toward…

Is joy merely a temporary condition stimulated by outside forces? Or, is it a condition which resides in each of…

Yes, words matter. But the impact of those words, how they settle with us, depends a lot on context and…

A symbol connects us with an idea, tribe or movement. It represents a story or belief and generates an immediate…

Every part has a job to do. The spines, the root, body, etc. Poor performance at any juncture jeopardizes the…

Contrast allows us to see. Without it, the world is vanilla, hardly distinguishable. Seek out contrast. Cherish the impact.

Weather forecasting has come a long way. Just two or three generations ago it was customary to seek out the…