The optimist assumes that everything will work out for good. The pessimist operates within a hermeneutic of suspicion. Both seek perfection. Will they find it? The way… Read more “Find and Seek”
En Garde!
A sign of a creative ecosystem is people looking out for one another. As a Gardner examines foliage for weeds or disease, let us with vigilance guard… Read more “En Garde!”
Speak Pure
How we hear makes a huge difference in interpreting what we hear. Not everything everyone says is helpful. But something someone says can be, especially if it’s… Read more “Speak Pure”
Let proximity to others provoke us to urgent action
The motive for creative action in the world might differ for each person. But you can’t go wrong when you respond to the plundering of the poor… Read more ” Let proximity to others provoke us to urgent action”
The context for critique
Wednesday Wonder There’s a point when mere eloquence will no longer hold up. Truth constantly tests what we say and how we hear. Shall we prefer to… Read more “The context for critique”
Better rough and responsive than smooth and slippery
Tuesday Tantrum It takes many years for stones in a river to become smooth. But even smooth stones continue to weather and remain susceptible to erosion, Unlike… Read more “Better rough and responsive than smooth and slippery”
Shepherd your young ones
Wednesday Wonder In the end we are justified by grace (receiving pardon when we least deserve it) and mercy (escaping retribution when we deserve it). The severity… Read more “Shepherd your young ones”
Like “water off a duck’s back”: justice
Tuesday Tantrum When justice is served and everyone gets their due, will we then all be satisfied? Then may we expect that peace shall reign evermore in… Read more “Like “water off a duck’s back”: justice”
Creativity’s Gold Standard?
Monday Mooring What is the gold standard by which creative work is validated? Business results and KPIs are important factors. Conformity to creativity’s ultimate aesthetic however has… Read more “Creativity’s Gold Standard?”
Who’s to blame?
https://g.co/doodle/s2sgbdr “Human activities have been the main driver of climate change.” Shall human genius that brought us thus far, show us the way out from hereon? All… Read more “Who’s to blame?”
