"I know that most men, including those at ease with problems of the greatest complexity, can seldom accept even the simplest and most obvious truth if it be such as would oblige them to admit the falsity of conclusions which they have delighted in explaining to colleagues, which they have proudly taught to others, and …
Human Progress
"The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him." - …
Progress
"People usually think that progress consists in the increase of knowledge, in the improvement of life, but that isn't so. Progress consists only in the greater clarification of answers to the basic questions of life. The truth is always accessible to a man. It can't be otherwise, because a man's soul is a divine spark, …
Right Thinking
"Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking..." - Leo Tolstoy We are thinkers, and we must treasure our ability to think. …
A Pure Heart
A Pure Heart, a poem by Gregg Hake Dig down deep sweet little lamb, For in you lies the cure. You must prepare for the exam- Your heart must straight be pure. Some say you've come, some say not yet- In time, we'll surely know. One thing's for sure, were I to bet- The world …
Raising Consciousness: Tuning Fork or Pitchfork?
You can approach every situation in life one of two ways: as a tuning fork for virtue or a pitchfork of vice. As a tuning fork, you entire being, your overarching purpose relates to establishing harmonic resonances in the world around you. Indeed, virtue resonates harmonically. It is a peculiar and unmistakeable vibratory quality which …
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Be a Blessing
Men and women of color in the United States were dealt a terrible hand early in our country's history, and have had to cope with the slow fade of racism in the social, political and commercial fabric of our nation. The recent Martin-Zimmerman case, for instance, highlights the fact that young black men are often …
Leadership
You should never blindly accept a leader's advice or intuition. Leaders are human beings and likely on that basis, fallible. Despite the fact that most leaders in America (e.g. heads of companies and heads of families) exercise their authority in a decidedly undemocratic context, you are wise to respectfully question and challenge the thinking of …
What in a Horse
What in a Horse by Gregg Hake What in a horse Lifts man's spirits To the heavens? His graceful air, His gentle strength, His serving heart? His pliant will, His playful mind, His quiet look? What in a horse Draws forth virtue From his rider? I dare not choose.
The Ride of My Life: Life Lessons Learned on Horseback
"They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom." - Ben Johnson Despite my best laid plans, I've often found myself bouncing along the path of life like a bad rider on a …
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Gregory Hake 