"Water's Edge", a Haiku by Gregg Hake There by water's edge We sit above the city - Thoughts of days to come
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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
Gentle
"Gentle", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Gentle foggy morn- Soft like a breathless whisper Begs me now to rise
Softly
"Softly", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Softly through the night Borne aloft on angel's wings- Your name in my heart
As We Are
"We don't see things as they are. We see them as we are." - Anaïs Nin Your state of mind and heart are the filters through which you view the world. If you are fearful, afraid of losing something, you will see the world around you in a certain way. If you are contented and …
Varnish
I found a great little quote for you this morning. I hope you like it as much as I do: If someone is able to show me that what I think or do is not right, I will happily change, for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed. It is …
Common Ground
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 …
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