One path is to make a hit, something which gains popularity quickly to serve as many people as possible. This…
Facts
How do we know what happened? When is a fact a fact? Our truth might be different than someone else’s…
Taking It In
Stand with it. See it. Take longer. Take it in. This is probably what the creator wanted us to do.…
Inconvenience
Of course it’s inconvenient. If we care enough to make it special for someone, it’s going to be. Otherwise, it’s…
Badges
The wrapper, the group, the stickers, the character…it all matters to us. These are our badges which tell the story…
Rules
…keep things orderly and us safe. They also constrain us in some ways, maintain the status quo. When are rules…
Holding Back
Holding back creates tension and unspent energy. The release is the key. How should we spend the reserve? All at…
No Fear
Most decisions aren’t cut and dry, like crossing the road. The hazards and obstacles associated with our project, crucial conversation…
Achievement
For so long, a large part of the achievement was the badge which came with it. There was an honor…
Ignore Everybody
It can’t be for everyone. Or, it wouldn’t be art. Choosing an edge, no matter the naysayers, is precisely the…
Fashion
Who’s it for? It’s not for them. It’s for ourselves. How we’re seen. How we fit in. What does it…
Artistic
Everyone is unique. We all have something special to offer. And, it’s not for everyone. If it were, it wouldn’t…
Monumental
What makes a thing, person or an idea so grand it deserves a permanent reminder? Fitting in, staying the course…
Weird
Off putting to some, uniquely of interest to others. Either way, it’s a door most of us like to go…
Dreams
Dreams are important. They give us the motivation to pursue something bigger and better. Of course, they remain hopes…unless we…
Fame
Fame is an artificial goal, often a fleeting moment of notoriety. And in the celebration of the achievement, we can…
Armor
All the protection on the outside won’t matter if our spirit wanes. Do we have the resiliance to persist? What’s…
Notice It
Make the time to notice things, to live into them, to really feel them. Now, try it with non-spectacular things,…
Trails
Some of our work makes a mark, leaves a trail behind for someone else to follow. A book, blog, manicured…
Into Dust
It’s going to happen. It’s the natural order of living things. Eventually, there’s dust. But, before it’s over, there’s work…