the questions
What is your favorite question to ask?
apple cider vinegar
not too sweet
not too sour
…
that further
our conversations
instead of ones that
give off one word answers
tend to lead us towards
deeper connections
and honest communication
it bares repeating
What do you need to hear?
a giant leap
raindrops fall
from leaf to leaf
…
just because
we feel stuck
in our current place
doesn’t mean this fixed mindset
should stop us from
exploring and looking for more
doors and opportunities
the reality is
What do you think lies ahead?
bushes rustle
the last shadow we see
are tiger stripes
…
history is fluid
it twists and turns
and what we once believed
was like a straight-forward map
appears as a scribbled chart going
up, down, left, right,
forwards and backwards
heard it here
What have you heard?
undiscovered
a mountain of dust left
on the record player
…
each day is filled with endless opportunities
be considerate of others
most things aren’t as bad
as we make them to be
speech is a powerful tool
the power of habit
will transform our lives
no playbook
How do you deal with change?
walking after school
beware of dog sign
hits the fence
…
for knowing
what to do
when we are
faced with situations
outside of our control
except to trust in
our attitude and mindset
gold standard
What do other’s think of you?
embossed letter
carrying information
carrying reputation
…
time and time again
judging and comparing
others with ourselves based on
what they have or don’t have
how they do or don’t do things
who they are or are not
is a game that leads us nowhere
surface level
What are you diving into?
origami pieces
a dove emerges
with new feathers
…
we can stay
at the surface
treading water going nowhere
or dive down deep
into the process
of learning and growing
unlocking our potential
the big picture
What are your goals?
a warm embrace
plum wine leaving
the glass container
…
isn’t concerned about
what we have done or lack
in the present or short-term
as it is with how we choose
to embrace the moment
as we set our sights on
building a legacy