The Higher Pantheism by Alfred, Lord Tennyson The sun, the moon, the stars, the seas, the hills and the plains,﹣ Are not these, O Soul, the Vision of Him who reigns? Is not the Vision He, tho' He be not that which He seems? Dreams are true while they last, and do we not live …
Thoughtfulness
"Your ability to control your thoughts − treat it with respect. It's all that protects your mind from false perceptions − false to your nature, and that of all rational beings. It's what makes thoughtfulness possible, and affection for other people, and submission to the divine." − Marcus Aurelius I find it hard to ascribe to the …
A Great Player
"A lot of people, when a guy scores a lot of goals, think, 'He's a great player', because a goal is very important, but a great player is a player who can do everything on the field. He can do assists, encourage his colleagues, give them confidence to go forward. It is someone who, when …
Off the Ball
If you've ever played a team sport, you probably came to realize at a certain point that most playmaking occurs off, not on the ball. In any given sport you might be on the ball 10-25% of the time and off the ball the rest of the time, but it is important to remember that …
The Reasonableness of Dominion
It occurred to me at various points yesterday that every one of my friends effortlessly reaffirms my faith in humanity. Moreover, each one of my friends inspires me to return the favor, not out of demand, but by example. We are here not to use and abuse our fellows, to force them to submit to …
No Compulsion
The Prophet Muhammad said many wonderful things, but one of the more significant to my mind is the statement recorded in the Qur'an (2:256): "There is no compulsion in religion..." Were this truth recognized, children would no longer be raised in one faith or another. Instead, they would be taught to think, that is, to …
Harvest
Harvest, a Haiku by by Gregg Hake Autumn sidles up, Summer forswears her verdant mien﹣ Harvest coming soon.
The Prayers of Men
“If the gods listened to the prayers of men, all humankind would quickly perish since they constantly pray for many evils to befall one another.” - Epicurus True prayer, Radiant. Neither demanding, Nor expecting﹣ Selfless.
What a day!
It's a gorgeous day in northeast Georgia! Have a lovely weekend, wherever you are.
True Philosophy
"At one and the same time we must philosophize, laugh, and manage our household and other business, while never ceasing to proclaim the words of true philosophy." - Epicurus What is your philosophy of living, the glowing embers of your spirit which warm your body, mind and heart? Have you taken time to articulate it, …
Gregory Hake 