One of the hardest realities to come to terms with when you dedicate your life to truth is that anger, jealousy, and resentment never change the hearts of others, they only change yours. The accommodation of these spirits, however rationalized, is always destructive. This reality points to the reason why judgment is so devastating to …
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Focus
Focus, or single-mindedness, is the state of being in which body, mind, and heart are aligned in relation to a central pattern of spirit. That spirit might be blessing, cursing, or anything in between. Fidelity affords focus.
Calm
"Calm", a poem by Gregg Hake Calm before a stormy night Calm before the day's first light Calm within and so without Calm beyond shadow of doubt Naught but through a stilly heart Wisdom doth Her soul impart
Bullying
Bullying is a despicable form of interaction reserved unto cowards, liars, and thieves. Bullies feast on the dignity and vulnerability of others while self-righteously justifying their actions to themselves and to those within their sphere of influence. If you've ever been in the presence of a bully who is trying to gain something from you …
Born
"Born", a poem by Gregg Hake Born to sing with angels, To dance among the stars; Born to be a blessing, To people near and far; Born to rise above when Life would have you down; Born to live without sin: Born to wear a crown.
Air
"Air", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Taking to the air I dance amongst the clouds, Wishing you were here
Water’s Edge
"Water's Edge", a Haiku by Gregg Hake There by water's edge We sit above the city - Thoughts of days to come
From the Mountaintop
"From the Mountaintop", a Haiku by Gregg Hake From the mountaintop Peace, majestic scene surrounds- Perspective is here
Stand
There are times in life when you must stand alone to stand for what is right. Such times test your inner fortitude. They also require you to care more for truth than you do your own opinions, beliefs, fears or desires. You must reject any conclusions drawn by confirmation bias and resist the temptation to …
Heart of Love
"Heart of Love", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Deep beneath the earth, Below the crusty mantle Beats the heart of love
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