"Love seeketh not itself to please, nor for itself hath any care, but for another gives its ease, and builds a Heaven in Hell's despair." ~ William Blake Love intensifies all things. It is the presence of presences; its absence is hatred. All that is consistent with its spirit is drawn nigh unto it. All …
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The Foundation
"Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. The desire to take of an eye for an eye is an almost instinctive reaction. It is one of the trademarks of an emotionally stunted adult, and …
Good and Evil
You needn't hate evil to love good. The failure to understand this point is the crack in the foundation of most of the world's great religions. Hatred is a powerful form of worship. It consumes those who possess it in their hearts and left unchecked it leads to obsession. I've often observed supposedly good people …
Fleet of Foot or Flea Footed?
Learning how to channel your energy into constructive purposes is one of the greatest skills you can master in life. As with so many valuable life lessons, we needn't look further than the common flea to recognize the potential inherent in storing and releasing energy in the right place at the right time. Fleas jump …
Unconditional Forgiveness: Amish Grace
A good friend of mine grew up in Amish country. She isn't Amish, but I always enjoy hearing stories of her childhood. While I know very little about the Amish, I feel I know a bit more after watching a Lifetime movie called Amish Grace Saturday evening. If you haven't seen it, here is the synopsis, provided …
Gregory Hake 