Loose Ends

"It is the loose ends with which men hang themselves." - Zelda Fitzgerald Many sincere and earnest people's hands are tied by loose ends. Loose ends affect business, relationships and just about every sphere of human activity. Though your life is likely "compartmentalized" (e.g. work, home, leisure pursuits, spiritual commitments, etc.), all of the pieces …

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Halls of Amenti

Halls of Amenti by Gregg Hake Em'rald figure in the hall Bids me forward through the pall. Cycles shifting old to new Though the sight is not askew. Vision narrowed by dark straits Kens not past the lies and hate. "Lift thine eyes and drop to knee; I have much to show to thee."

The Greatest Length

If 'twas true He came to forgive Then why did we not let him live? He roused to repentance With every sentence, "The Kingdom of Heaven's at hand." Like Aesop's fox before He came Man could not reach and thus disclaimed His passion for the prize ...'twas of course no surprise With sour grapes and …

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Unsung Gyros

Unsung Gyros by Gregg Hake Baa baa singing Lamb Hanging on the spit I can't, I can't, Wait to taste of it. Baa baa singing Lamb Turning round and round In my, in my, Mouth you shall be found. Baa baa black sheep Gave your precious life That my, that my Insides might be rife.

Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap by Gregg Hake I stare intently at the Break In the page The line- Half written The thought- Half formed The feeling- Still shallow Familiar shapes Then nothing. I march boldly forward and Ply The gap Between known- And unknown Between light- And dark Between order- And chaos Giving form Yet unsung.

The Choice

A good leader realizes that there will be those who are thankful for the provision and others who will abuse it, if not reject it outright. Moreover, he recognizes that both response and rejection can be used to his advantage. It does not matter if it is fission or fusion, for in either case vast …

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Make the Ordinary Extraordinary

The success of any group of people depends upon the allegiance of its members to the goals and values they share in common. It follows, then, that leaders in any organization must take the time to imbue every aspect of the organization with the qualities it holds dearest. In the case of my companies, our …

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