"Net Worth" - a Haiku by Gregg Hake What is high net worth? Nothing to do with money— Rolling in virtue.
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Hope
"Hope" - a Haiku by Gregg Hake Hope, a waking dream― Instills in the heart of man A firm dignity.
Audacious Dreams
"Audacious Dreams" - a Haiku by Gregg Hake Dream audacious dreams Not for castles in the air— But for answers now.
Gone Fishing
"There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind." – Washington Irving I spent some time fishing with my boys yesterday and and it occurred to me that fishing is calming to the mind, if you are willing to give yourself over to the process. I suppose that is …
Lasting Love
"Lasting Love" - a Haiku by Gregg Hake Crossing Mühlesteg Love locks mark lasting love- Waters pass below.
Fully, Entirely, Completely
"I won't tell you that the world matters nothing, or the world's voice, or the voice of society. They matter a good deal. They matter far too much. But there are moments when one has to choose between living one's own life, fully, entirely, completely—or dragging out some false, shallow, degrading existence that the world …
Sacredness
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. …
Courage, Strength and Prudence
"Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are naught without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end." ― Edward Whymper, Scrambles Amongst the Alps Any lofty goal …
Wonder
I came across a group of Italians while on a hike along a river recently and the experience left quite an impression. Italians, as you know, tend to live life enthusiastically. This group was no exception. I let them walk ahead of me, which may have been a mistake given the enthusiastic arm waving that …
Appreciation and Contentment
All the birds have flown up and gone; A lonely cloud floats leisurely by. We never tire of looking at each other - Only the mountain and I. Li Po - "Alone Looking at The Mountain" It was said that it is difficult to be content with few things, but impossible with many. There is …
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