equilibrium
How do you make peace with yourself?
floating above
the tumbling ocean
fisherman pray
…
are we our
biggest enemy
or are we
simply giving
ourselves too much
criticism for things
that are out of our control
smart phones
Who is selling to you?
looking left and right
crossing pedestrians walk
past the restaurant
…
are not the problem
it is the way companies
are leveraging this product
to make us believe
we need to pay attention
to what they are saying
whether it’s the truth or not
sprinkles on top
What hospitality are you providing?
swelling outwards
a whistle signals the next
cup of steeping tea
…
everybody appreciates
others who go
the extra mile
to make our experiences
more memorable and enjoyable
but is this hospitality
intentional or part of the job?
lessons from
Who has taught you?
cascading rainbows
lifting up, lowering down
the garden sprinkler
…
money
mentors
media
nature
family
teach us
many things
sun shadows
How do you perceive time?
padded with concrete
just around the corner store
a smiling mural
…
on the sundial
gives us the time
and place of the day
but when we want
to slow things down
and enjoy the moment
what are we looking for?
think like
Are you open or narrow minded?
the japanese maple
dances along the window
decorating the house
…
an architect
a business
a chef
as each of these
jobs and titles
gives us a sense of
how they view the world
all these tools
What costs come from your devices?
crisp sunday morning
looking outside to witness
joggers and cellphones
…
were designed for us
to promote efficiency
to allow us more time
for a better quality of life
when in reality
they push more productivity
and us wanting more
underrated
What do you think goes unrecognized?
refurbished arm chair
interior designers
quarrel over hues
…
the clean inbox
the extra space in the cabinet
the free pizza giveaways
all seem so unobtainable
when we realize
we can focus our work
towards making it possible
playing chess
What game are you playing?
black and white squares
knights and pawns storm the castle
looking for their queen
…
whether we are
black or white
the game requires
us to move and react
to what our opponent
puts down on the board
whether we’re ready for it or not
dealing with
How do you think?
the conversation
watermarks left behind
from morning service
…
any situation
requires us and others
to learn what everyone’s
logical and emotional feelings are
but why and how
each of us feels a certain way
now more than ever
putting our own
What twist are you putting on your work?
traveling downhill
our camper mini-van turns
on new cement streets
…
twist onto
a piece of art
isn’t a new thing
except for the fact
that we end up creating
a new perspective
or meaning out of the art
inspiration
Who inspires you? Who inspires them?
a fledgling sparrow
forgotten on the sidewalk
calling for mother
…
comes full circle when we realize
the individuals or teams
that encourage us
to aim for the sky
for our dreams
had their own
source of motivation too
above all else
Are your values natured, nurtured, or both?
buzzing and buzzing
flying through the evening air
the last mosquitto
…
we each have
our own pre-determined
hierarchy of values
that guide our daily actions
regardless if we were
taught from others
or developed it naturally
modern malls
What experiences are you creating?
ikea food court
navigating the menu
discovering joy
…
work against
our plans and shopping lists
and instead make us fixate
on enjoying these experiences
we have entered in on
as we may never
come back