"Golden Eye", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Golden eye shines down Watching o'er the watery globe Glistening below.
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The Spiral of Life
The Chambered Nautilus by Oliver Wendell Holmes This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main,— The venturous bark that flings On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings In gulfs enchanted, where the Siren sings, And coral reefs lie bare, Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair. …
Autumn
"Autumn", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Autumn creeps southward, Peeling back the earth's green robe－ But first, she blushes.
I Rest
"I Rest", a Haiku by Gregg Hake Soaring high I rest Poised between rest and action O'er the verdant hills.
Matters of Consequence
This morning I offer you a simple thought, but one that bears much meditation: In matters of style, follow your heart; in matters of consequence, seek truth.
A New Beginning
"A New Beginning", a Haiku by Gregg Hake A new beginning— Chilly like the autumn air Whistling through the pines.
Spirit
"Remember, that of all the elements that comprise a human being, the most important, the most essential, the one that will sustain, transcend, overcome and vanquish obstacles is - Spirit!" - Buddy Ebsen You needn't look far in the pages of history or the chapters of your life to see that spirit is essential to both being …
Creative Momentum
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!" – Henry Ford The fear of doing something is often consumes more energy than simply doing it. Those fears are compounded by inaction, heightened by vacillation, and magnified by short-sightedness. That said, fears are best overcome by action. The pattern of action …
Effective Listening
Just as peace is more than just the absence of war, effective listening is more than simply eschewing the bad habit of interrupting others or anxiously awaiting an opportunity to make your point. Effective listening involves being at rest while another speaks - until they have completed their thought - and allowing the spirit which …
Autumn
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." ― Albert Camus Autumn is such a wonderful season, such a beautiful time of the year. It's baskets are filled with the rich and deep hues that declare the mellow musings of nature's soul. Autumn is a time of reflection, like that special time …
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