What is true of truth? Truth is never spoken out of both sides of one's mouth, neither is it murmured under one's breath. Truth has but one face. Truth never belittles, dissembles, or schemes. Truth does not paint itself in a certain light; truth is light. Truth needs no defense, neither does it require justifications, …
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Informed Decisions
Life sometimes gives you difficult options, but in these times it is important to remember that inaction is your greatest enemy. You must must make the most informed decision possible and move on. Otherwise, you will stagnate and likely suffer greater losses than necessary. Informed decisions are based on the known factors, as well as …
More Up than Down
My sons and I went on several mountain bike rides this week at the fantastic Chicopee Woods trails in Gainesville, GA. My youngest, who is fast approaching his ninth birthday, was having a rough time with one of the climbs and asked plaintively, "Why does this trail have to go more up than down!?!" I …
Begins the Day
"Begins the Day, a poem by Gregg Hake Off to bed, to dream, tonight: Stretch and yawn, turn off the light. Let the day now come to rest, Feel the lightness in my chest- For soon the day is done. Forgive the world, address my fears; The sooty day soon disappears. The new beginning now …
True Education
The late 1800s were a dynamic time in the United States. Cities grew at a dramatic rate. The mechanization of production led to vast increases in industrial output. The introduction of railroads provided the first major leap forward in transportation in centuries, which mobilized populations everywhere. Yet, with all of this burgeoning growth and development …
let it go
"let it go", a poem by gregg hake to go to sleep a child at heart, worry-free, not torn apart, you must let go of all you've kept: your fears, your doubts, the loss you've wept, your peeves, your piques, the little spites must be brought into the light. forgive it all, back to the …
A True Friend
"...a true friend has your best interests at heart and the pluck to tell you what you need to hear." ― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly No man or woman is complete unto him or herself. Man is a gregarious species for this reason. We need one another. We, in this sense, complete one …
May Queen
"May Queen", a poem by Gregg Hake on the last day of May Morning rises, the cardinal calls The squirrels are rousing, an acorn free falls Hummingbirds buzzing, seeking things sweet As I sit by idly, soon breakfast to eat Another beginning leaps out of the night On dewy green freshness and soft morning light …
Discover Yourself
"If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong." – Masaru Emoto The real you is always at hand. The core of you …
Initiative
"It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunities come he is ready." - Theodore Roosevelt There are many ways to get yourself ready for unforeseen opportunities, but one of the most important relates to the state of …
Gregory Hake 