What makes some thing remarkable? When does a car become more than just a form of transport? Perhaps every thing … More
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Rest Stop
Markers, signposts, guiding lights, etc. Sometimes, they help us find our the way. Or, they can remind us where we’ve … More
Computations
People haven’t been able to outpace machines for quite some time now. But, we’re somehow still attached to testing for … More
Crowds
It’s convenient to think about the crowd we’ll serve. In our minds, it’s easy to fast forward to the many … More
Stuff
Is it true? One person’s garbage is another’s treasure. What’s it all for? Beyond usefulness, why do we covet and … More
Empty Seat
Just because it isn’t comfortable shouldn’t deter us from taking a seat. In fact, it might be precisely the reason … More
Repairs
It’s handy to know someone who can fix what’s broken, someone who can accurately identify the issue and understand what … More
Abandoned
Left alone, unattended and unwanted, we can’t help feel abandonment. Especially, if we were once an integral part of the … More
Freedom
Many people work their entire lives in order to gain the freedom of an open schedule. The downside is the … More
Blessing
There are no guarantees of protection. But, we can align ourselves with leadership and hope the outcome is favorable. Confidence … More
Fame
Fame is an artificial goal, often a fleeting moment of notoriety. And in the celebration of the achievement, we can … More
Armor
All the protection on the outside won’t matter if our spirit wanes. Do we have the resiliance to persist? What’s … More
Notice It
Make the time to notice things, to live into them, to really feel them. Now, try it with non-spectacular things, … More
Open Road
There’s something about the open road which lets the mind flow. Possibilities seem endless, adventure awaits. Even boredom takes on … More
Community
Community isn’t reserved for friends and families. In fact, it’s even more important for strangers. But, someone needs to start. … More
Scary
The monster may not be real. But, the scariness is definitely real. The stories we develop can help us stay … More
Mojo
Magic powers are invented. They’re stories we tell ourselves to overcome fear, resistance and to gain status in our community. … More
Words Matter
There’s a responsibility which comes with giving instructions, especially in public. Who’s it for? And, what’s it for? The answers … More
Open Doors
Sometimes, the door is already open for us…if we choose to see it. How can we find more open doors? … More
Souvenir
Some objects go beyond useful. They connect us to a place, time or person. They spark a cherished memory. How … More