"As nature has uncovered from under this hard shell the seed for which she most tenderly cares - the propensity and vocation to free thinking - this gradually works back upon the character of the people, who thereby gradually become capable of managing freedom; finally, it affects the principles of government, which finds it to …
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Love’s Command
Those who know me will attest to the fact that if there is any credo to which I have lived my life it is this: One who is injured ought not to return the injury, for on no account can it be right to do an injustice; and it is not right to return an …
Leadership
Plura sunt quæ nos terrent, quam quæ premunt; et sæpius opinione quam re laboramus — "There are more things to alarm than to harm us, and we suffer much oftener in apprehension than reality." - Horace Leadership requires a steadiness in the face of alarm, the ability to reassure in times of uncertainty and the …
God’s Eyes
"God's Eyes", a Haiku by Gregg Hake God's eyes never roll At the sight of human failure- Compassion grips Him
Nature’s Handiwork
I thought you might enjoy these photos taken this morning, just as the sun was removing all traces of this beautiful display.
Peace of Love
"Peace of Love", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Enfolded in my arms Love's soft glow fills the room Peace of love is known
Admit the Possibility
One of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal when dealing with intractable situations (second probably only to forgiveness) is that of admitting for the possibility that you might be wrong. You have - by design - a limited perspective. No matter how you cut it, you will always only see a slice …
To Love and to be Beloved
"Eros", by Ralph Waldo Emerson The sense of the world is short, Long and various the report, To love and be beloved; Men and gods have not outlearned it, And how oft soe'er they've turned it, 'Tis not to be improved. To love and to be beloved you must yield to love, lean into it, …
Difficultly
Some difficulties you face in life might seem insurmountable at first glance, but any problem can be broken down into its constituent parts with sufficient analysis and the right perspective. Like a sculptor, you must find a way to chip away at its facets to reveal the opportunity which lies within every opportunity. The first …
Momentum
"Momentum", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Create momentum- The perfect timing will come If you are prepared
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