Noticing Nothing

On expectation and disappointment

In this essay, I want to explore the phenomenon of disappointment and expectation. There seems to be a cause/effect relationship between the two. To explore disappointment, I must first explore the phenomenon of expectation.

On Difference

What is difference?

Etymologically, the word comes from Latin differre meaning “to set apart”.

The word differentiate is used in mathematics, marketing, economics and several other fields. “To make a difference” — I’ve heard and used this phrase…

Real and Not True

Can something be real and yet not true?

This morning, I noticed that I use the words “real” and “true” as-if they’re directly related, synonymous even. I have lived with the understanding — that which is real, is true. But on closer examination of these two words, it…

On Fear

I am afraid.

I am afraid of losing loved ones, of losing my material possessions, of losing my job, of social humiliation, of failure, of rejection, of amounting to nothing, of racial violence and white supremacy, the effects of it on my children, of the effect of climate change on my…

On being present

What does it mean to “be present”?

Immediately, an image of a clock flashes in my mind. I associate the words “present” and “moment” with time. Further more, I associate “time” with a clock — hours, minutes, seconds and further subdivisions. Quantitative measurement of the…

On Unlearning

Have you used the word unlearning?

I have used it several times in the context of organizational change management. At first glance, unlearning seems to be the opposite of learning because the words resemble each other. However, the phenomenon that occurs under the word…

On Comfort

The myth of comfort.

Why do I believe that all my activity, personal and professional ultimately is a pursuit of comfort? A comfortable life for me and my family. Why do I believe sincerely along side all thoughts of creating change in the world that comfort still is the ultimate…

On Uncertainty

Let’s examine uncertainty.

The subject has made it’s way into common parlance in 2020/2021. In the last 18 months, I’ve heard/used the word, in the context of both, my professional and personal life — as an employee, a team member, leader, parent, partner, friend.