Every day I strive
To gain wisdom and to grow
Leave this world better
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Listening to Fear
Fear has great wisdom
Face it boldly and head-on
Always stay mindful
This is a profound challenge for me. I do not like the sensation of fear. Yet I know it’s a required sensation for growth.
As we push ourselves outside our “comfort zone”, fear holds sway. Listen to it, see what it’s trying to say, look for truth. Is there something real to be afraid of, or is it the unknown, the simple possibility of failure? When you’ve done such, answers tend you be intuitively obvious.
A Good Morning Haiku For YouÂ
Sunlight’s debuting
Early morning darkness fades
Sounds of spring arise
Watching the dawn inch forward inspired this haiku. I anthropomorphise the sun, imagining pride and delight as humanity stirs underneath the reborn warmth. Perhaps there’s even love for us as we reawaken our striving.
So, here’s to a new day, it’s blessed possibilities, and all the potential you bring.
Sunlight Rising
A moth fluttering
Upon the grass stalks
The rising sunlight
Spring’s Blossoms Appear
Today’s work commands
My focus and energy
Spring’s blossoms appear
There’s so much greed for my attention. It’s easy to get lost within it all, losing sight of the important things. I strive to step out of that mental swirl, too see the world around me. What about you?
The Dark Before Dawn
Still dark
No hints of dawn
Yet I know
It will come
I am awake in the early morning, pondering all that troubles me.
Embrace Your Boldest Dreams
Embrace your bold dreams
Seek the extraordinary
Become all you can
This Sunlit SundayÂ
​Walking upon the shore
Sunlight landing upon my face
My skin warm, nicely so
Friend talk, warmed hearts
And children yet again taller
Than a moment ago
Evoking parental wonder, and triggering
Eternal frustration for children
Focus on LoveÂ
Choosing direction
May sometimes be a challenge
Please focus on love
Spring rides the starlight
Evening has arrived
Listening to classic jazz
Spring rides the starlight
Carl Setzer: Word Shaper 