In time of dulcet vesper I rambled down the lane. And listened to the whisper Of songbirds in the rain. I watched the raindrops falling Through the sagging crown, And spied the chaste fawn sprawling Beneath the hemlock's gown. The moon's soft rays did glisten Around the dancing mist, Thus nightfall did rechristen My peaceful …
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The Celestial Spark
Darkness, utter darkness enfolded me; Not the erie, desolate sort, but the darkness Which only can be described as being Darkness upon the face of the deep. I could not see my hands before my face, Neither could I sense movement of any kind. The darkness was at once impenetrable and empty Yet somehow it …
You are a marvel
“Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe, a moment that will never be again. And what do we teach our children? We teach them that two and two make four, and that Paris is the capital of France. When will we also teach them what they are? We should …
Your True Purpose
"Still more apparent does the working of this principle become when for the word 'idea' I substitute the word 'purpose.' Purpose at once suggests the notion that the person whom it actuates is in motion toward an end; and a person moving toward an end, like a rifle-ball toward a target, is less easily managed and directed than when he is standing …
Inspiring Greatness
“Your profession is not what brings home your weekly paycheck, your profession is what you're put here on earth to do, with such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling.” - Vincent van Gogh To my mind, the growth and development of people is the highest calling of a small business owner …
Eternal Dart
Eternal Dart by Gregg Hake Muse of science, muse of art Catching life’s eternal dart As optimism springs anew Novelty doth life imbue.
Another Way
What is it about human beings and their insatiable desire to compete, compare and judge? One of my professional goals is to create a space free of these limiting and obfuscating elements as I am confident that something wonderful will eventually emerge. This is, as you can imagine, quite a task given the current climate …
Souls of Deep Thinkers
The Ocean's Song by Victor Hugo We walked amongst the ruins famed in story Of Rozel-Tower, And saw the boundless waters stretch in glory And heave in power. O Ocean vast! We heard thy song with wonder, Whilst waves marked time. "Appear, O Truth!" thou sang'st with tone of thunder, "And shine sublime!" The world's …
A Different World
I had a remarkable conversation with a relatively new friend the other day. Her enthusiasm, desire to be of service to her fellows in every sphere of her living and boundless gratitude for the privilege of ongoing growth and development personally, professionally and spiritually were absolutely infectious. What stood out to me more than her …
Dethrone the Tyrant
Rebecca Gilliver, principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra tells the story of a conversation she had with Sandro Laffrancini, principal cellist at La Scala about a particularly challenging top shift he played flawlessly over and over again in her LSO Master Class for the Cello. She asked what his secret was and he said …
Gregory Hake 