The Chambered Nautilus by Oliver Wendell Holmes This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main,— The venturous bark that flings On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings In gulfs enchanted, where the Siren sings, And coral reefs lie bare, Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair. …
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Matters of Consequence
This morning I offer you a simple thought, but one that bears much meditation: In matters of style, follow your heart; in matters of consequence, seek truth.
Spirit
"Remember, that of all the elements that comprise a human being, the most important, the most essential, the one that will sustain, transcend, overcome and vanquish obstacles is - Spirit!" - Buddy Ebsen You needn't look far in the pages of history or the chapters of your life to see that spirit is essential to both being …
Self-Discipline
"The man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait very, very long time." - Chinese proverb Knowing what you want to do and actually getting it done are two different things. Think about it this way: there is a no-man's land between every goal that is set and every goal that …
School of Life
If you've ever seen a time lapse video of plant growth you likely marveled at the beauty and wisdom of life. The flow of life vivifies what would otherwise be an uncoordinated conglomeration of matter and energy. Life surges through the members of the animal and vegetable kingdoms it animates, including mankind, though man, with …
Life?
The distracted life― Deceived by details, Brimming with wants, An unfulfilling smorgasbord, Agitation. The focused life― Order out of chaos, Priorities made clear, Gathered in one place, Peace.
Daily Progress
Every day you have the opportunity to make progress. Whether you do or not is entirely up to you. Even in the most constrictive, troubling and dark circumstances you can find an opening for the radiant expression of your inner self. So rather than obsess about the elements in your world which are stuck (because …
Asking for Help
How effective are you at asking for help? Men are notoriously bad at this and being a man, I must admit to having done a lot in my life to lend credence to the stereotype. But why? What makes people not ask for help? I imagine there are a number of causes, but several which …
Labor Day
“Don't mistake activity with achievement.” - John Wooden Labor Day is a national holiday in the United States that is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Originally organized to celebrate various associations' victories in the American labor movement, Labor Day has become a a day of rest, a temporary respite from the activities of …
Radiant Living
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." - Robert Louis Stevenson Living radiantly is a simple matter, really. It involves caring more about the nature and quality of your sowing than you do about that which is coming to you as a harvest. Moreover, living radiantly …
Gregory Hake 