One of the hardest things to find when you've been hurt by another is common ground with that person. Hurt clouds judgment and mars the lens through which you view the world. If you're not careful, the occasional injustices you've suffered might even dim your view of all of humanity. If you've been hurt, and …
Honest with the Devil
I once heard someone whom I respected greatly justify her ill actions toward another with the interesting phrase, "You don't have to be honest with the devil." The statement intrigued me at the time and I have to admit, sounded reasonable at a certain level. I mean, who would be honest with the devil, if …
Reverie
"Reverie", a poem by Gregg Hake I was caught in a deep reverie At the time of day When only the east-facing bark Is lit up by the far-reaching Tongue of the sun. The yawning earth Slowly opened her eyes And stretched from peak to vale; Shivering against the frost My thoughts marched onward Toward …
True Thinking
"The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie--deliberate, contrived and dishonest--but the myth--persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. Too often we hold fast to the cliches of our forebears. We subject all facts to a prefabricated set of interpretations. We enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." ― John F. Kennedy …
Truth be Told
"Truth be Told", a poem by Gregg Hake Lies do like a cancer grow They'll eat you up from head to toe Truth be told and you shall live Your heart at rest, your love to give.
Heaven’s Breath
Heaven's Breath, a poem by Gregg Hake Heaven's breath upon my neck Doth every hair incline And with each glancing blow doth beck My soul to be divine
Stars
When I look up at the stars at night I realize I am not so much looking up, but looking in. The stars - ever-changing, ever-radiant - are the glowing embers of creation. Man - ever changing, ever-radiant - is starlight incarnate, the stuff of stars, robed in flesh.
Permission or Forgiveness
Why is it that asking for permission is better than begging for forgiveness? For starters, asking for permission implies that you are contemplating doing or saying something which you are not sure you should or could say or do. You usually ask permission to do things that lie outside of the present borders of your …
Take Charge!
Every person who gives you a hard time, tries to annoy you, or deliberately goes out of his or her way to make your life hard is giving you a chance to either consolidate what you've learned about dealing with people or to learn something new about yourself. Such encounters need not be taken personally …
What is Life
"What is Life?", a poem by Gregg Hake What is life if not lived In love, to the fullest? What is a day if not met With thanks, for its wonders? Fear not love, love not fear Rise and shine, bless this year!
Gregory Hake 