Like the frog, I’m holding on... Here we are again. A tune I’ve played. A tune I’ve shared. Amidst myself trying to figure out what I want this to be for us, for you the reader, for me the writer. It is a place that is uncomfortable. Much like the frog above I find myself... Continue Reading →
Take a Moment
So on point in today’s climate. Pause before getting turned up. Happiness is a choice. So is anger. ✌🏻 Shawn
The Well Podcast 🎤🎧: The Thread Connected to the Sweater
We’re living and learning in our current climate of forced isolation with ourselves or with others how much we actually have in common. Being open and listening to learn, versus respond we can build something new. There won’t be a normal to go back to when this climate changes back, because we’ll be groups of... Continue Reading →
A Shared Commonality
This idea of a shared group of common bonds that tie us all together is really difficult right now. Especially in isolation. But, maybe it is not. Maybe this time of sheltering at home for weeks on end has made us realize how special our relationships we have, even ones that hang by a thread,... Continue Reading →
Enjoy the Silence?
We have more silence now than ever before in our lives. What story can it tell us? What can we learn from it? When you’re alone and can’t find a use for your physical voice it could be very easy to slip into depression or isolation. What do you do when you’ve gotten into your... Continue Reading →
Sometimes It’s a Shuffle: A Self-Reflection Out-loud or My 401st Post!
Holstee Reflection Cards I have an exercise that I do every now and then to flex the creative side of my brain. I use a deck of cards that I was a backer to for Holstee. They’re called “reflection” cards. You can get them with many different companies these days. It helps sometimes when you’re... Continue Reading →
Be An Asker
My best teachable and learning times have been when I have practiced asking instead of telling in my connections with people. However, easy said than done. When you get that call that puts your back against the wall, it's hard to ask and not get defensive when you flip into tell mode. It can mean... Continue Reading →
Worry Is a Productivity A-Hole
Worry. Let it grab you, you're done. I've had hours lost because of worry. Worry will sink it's teeth into all that you're trying to do and undo it. Small changes though in how we deal with worry and prepare for worry, is something I'd like this focused post to be about. Stress-free living is... Continue Reading →
The Power of Bias and Our Lack of Awareness to It
Bias is real. You're not a bad person for having it come into your decision making. You're a better person for finding awareness in it and then doing something about it in yourself or others around you. Bias isn't just something that is physical like gender, race, ethnicity it can be the strongest in our... Continue Reading →
Being a Designer
I've had the incredible opportunity and experience to see great design work come to life. There's nothing like seeing something evolve, grow, and come to life with simplicity. Something that serves just about every feeling possible you have. Every idea of perfection satisfied. Something that makes you just hold up, pause, and just be perplexed... Continue Reading →