As our nation limps through the polar vortex which has descended upon it, my heart goes out to those who are struggling to keep themselves and those dear to them warm and safe. At the same time, I am mindful of a far deeper need, one the goes well beyond our simple physical requirements. We …
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Take out the Trash
When it's time to take out the trash, literally speaking, most would do so to avoid living in filth. However, when it is time to take out the trash, emotionally or attitudinally speaking, many seem content to sweep the dregs of their expression under the proverbial carpet. Rather than leaving ill spirits curbside or tossing …
A Widening Circle
Everyone begins life in a completely self-centered state. When a child is properly raised, the egocentric state gradually gives way to a widening circle of empathy and responsibility. On the contrary, if a child (as most do) has an inconsistent upbringing, he will emerge into adulthood with flat spots in his character, immaturities which will …
The Spark
To make a fire using a flint and steel set, you strike the steel against the flint until a spark lands on the char cloth, fungus or birch. You must then put the char into a tinder nest and blow gently. The spark is fleeting; it burns out quickly. If it does not land on …
Activity and Achievement
Do not confuse activity with achievement. Achievement always involves activity of some type, but not all activity is productive, let alone beneficial. Whether you are in school, at work or at play, take care not to whip yourself into activity for any other reason but specific, purposeful achievement. The energy you will free up on …
Worship
As we head into this New Year each one must ask himself, whether he is religious or not: "What will I worship?" What will prove to be the most attention-grabbing aspect of your world in 2014? Will it be that which you love, despise, desire, crave or perhaps that which antagonizes and annoys you most? …
Radically Generative
Contrary to popular secular opinion, you do not need more education, money, prestige or luck to live a more radically generative life. In fact, the only requirement is free of charge and readily available, despite being often overlooked. Every man, woman and child on earth could live a more radically generative life today, tomorrow and …
I am, because of you
A friend of mine sent me a link to a heart-warming TED presentation yesterday which got me thinking on tribalism and the longing to belong. The talk was given by a talented South African wildlife activist and storyteller named Boyd Varty. Boyd touched on the uniquely African concept called "ubuntu," which is defined as "I …
You’re as big as you feel
You're as big as you feel. When you feel good about yourself and your situation, you feel "larger than life." When you feel constricted, down and out or that the world's against you, you feel small, if not insignificant. Why is that? Your sense of self is a function of radiance and radiance is a …
Man’s Chief Purpose
Man’s chief purpose is the connection of that which is called heaven - the invisible realm of love, truth and life from which visible creation springs - to the earth. Man is endowed with heart, mind and body; when properly aligned, this outer trinity provides the means by which the inner three "spirits" are given …
Gregory Hake 