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Windward

benncrawford — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:10:23 +0000

With skill and experience you can sail into an opposing wind. There’s even more that one technique to defy its resistance. In life, as in sailing, we can craft maneuvers to spite the prevailing forces – be they systems, social barriers, opinions, or doubts. It’s an achievement of courage and resiliency to do so. However, …

Beyond Raw Material

benncrawford — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:05:17 +0000

What makes us humans distinct? Our individuality. Our curiosity. Our imaginations. The unique combination of these things is core to what makes each person who they are. The diversity of the how these facets come together is an awesome thing to stop, recognise and admire. However, the most important aspect of that makes one person …

Use Me Up

benncrawford — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:31:35 +0000

In a material-driven world, the emphasis is placed on producing things that can quickly occupy our attention and meet an immediate need. What’s diminished in this world is the instinct to participate in the creation process itself. Think of it as the difference between ready-to-eat meals and making dinner from scratch. The distinction marks the …

The Winner Takes All?

benncrawford — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:09:35 +0000

Sometimes, only first matters and being second means being tied with last. Though there might be 2 other spots on the podium, to the victor go all the spoils. This is the catch with unique opportunities – they’re the prizes we all want but are extremely limited. If it were another way – if there wasn’t …

Making It Last When It Counts

benncrawford — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:21 +0000

Nothing is more certain to awaken us to our priorities than a brush with life or death. A new baby. A serious health scare. When pressure points like these are pushed, our framework for what matters abruptly exposes itself even if we think we have never consciously formed it. This is perhaps because living is …