Category Archives: philosophy

A Quote, A Bit of New Story, and A Dream Haiku

“The important arguments are the ones you have with yourself.” William Butler Yeats Out In the Rain Minter stood in the rain. The gate in front of her was closed, iron bars set like pain against the green garden inside. … Continue reading

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Look for the Light, Listen for the Song

Here is something to try in the world as you go through it. If a person annoys you or seems out of sorts, think this, “You have a light. You have a song.” And ask yourself, “Can I help them … Continue reading

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3 Random Quotes I Stumbled On and The Usual Commentary

I usually post a poem on Mondays, but as art must not be rushed, I will publish no poem before its time. I will give you my Tuesday quotes today, a rather random assortment. However, they each fit with how … Continue reading

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Self-Experiment #8: a mixed bag to be continued

Self-Experiment #8/ Just The Beginning I am a fairly open minded person and succeeded pretty much in not pre-judging or even falling into my old conceptions of people and things. I was able to see people I had worked with … Continue reading

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Doing Small Things With Great Love

“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, and indescribably magnificent world in itself” Henry Miller “We cannot do great things on this earth. We can only do small things … Continue reading

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