The CEO

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Once upon a time there was a CEO of a large company. His name was Bob. The company was handed down to him by his father, and his father’s father because this company was in the family for generations. Bob took a great deal of pride in running his company. He loved so many aspects of being in charge of so many people, so many departments, and so much enterprise. He worked very hard to maintain his position because, just as his father and grandfather and great-grandfather passed on to their beneficiaries the physical business, they also passed on their ideology of working hard, being competitive, not trusting easily, and not taking anything for granted.

Inspiration or Incubation?

For many of us there seems to be more incubation than inspiration,  meaning, we feel very insular, needing more time than usual to ourself.  We may not be especially inspired to begin new projects, or travel, make major changes in our life, at least on the outside.

Who Inspires You?

Art by Maria Chambers

Someone asked me recently who inspires me.  I didn’t pause long before I responded with ”Me.  I do.  I inspire me.” They chuckled, and they pressed me again.  “ Come on.  Seriously.  If you could pick someone right now who inspires you, who would it be?”  To which I responded, “I’m not kidding, it’s me. “

Long Tables

Nothing earth-shattering, just a few observations.

The Starbucks I have been frequenting for quite a while was recently renovated. They put in two long wood tables in place of single and double seating small tables.  I didn’t like it.  It felt like we were being herded into close quarters with strangers.  I stopped going there.