"The light of love, the purity of grace, The mind, the Music breathing from her face, The heart whose softness harmonised the whole — And, oh! that eye was in itself a Soul!" ― George Gordon Byron Rare in this world are those people who lay bare their soul before you. They have relinquished all …
Inspiring Encounters
My sons and I recently met an inspiring gentleman whose enthusiasm for life, passion for his work, and love of people was second to none. He had a knack for making the mundane magical, and for engaging hearts with a bright smile, generous words, and a twinkling eye...all within seconds. George (his name badge indicated) …
Life
Remembering previously encountered life-threatening dangers is a useful survival skill, but tallying and rehashing past injustices will only shorten your lifespan. In this vein, life is a matter of both the survival of the fittest and the most forgiving.
One
Waters from below Rise up to bless the earth; Waters from above Rain down from the heavens; Heav'n and earth are one! Heav'n and earth are one!
Contentment
Contentment is the natural result of a fundamental centering in love and truth. The heart and mind of an individual thus oriented are in agreement as touching all matters of living; conspicuously absent are confusion, conflict, and insecurity. Contentment is the state of being in which one is happy with things as they now are. …
Love
"Love" a Haiku by Gregg Hake Heart-shaped leaf below, So rushed I nearly missed it- Love's oft lost in haste
Be Yourself
Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but the lowest form of self-expression. Imitation is natural to the child, but imitation ought to give way to authenticity as one matures into adulthood. Imitation can prime the pump of your genuine, innate self-expression, if you are willing to take the pump by the handle. "Be yourself; …
What, With, Where
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt As simple as this advice is, following it quickly becomes a full-time job. The nice part about it is, though, is that the moment you begin living this way is also the moment that you stop wasting time manufacturing and selling …
Morning Prayer
"Morning Prayer," a poem by Gregg Hake Good morning wee hours, Good morning day. Good morning sunshine, In which I now pray. I pray for the newness, Prepared in the night. I greet it with calmness, And utter delight! Soon I shall rise up, To walk in the light. To make all things new, Well …
Understanding and Forgiving
"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving." - Dale Carnegie People criticize, condemn, and complain in order to establish their relative value in the world. Doing so, however, reveals that they haven't a clue about their absolute value. In reality, each and every …
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