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Journeys to the End

Carl Setzer

The road goes further
Without places for dining
And the food was good

Exploring Hawaii, We went to a place called <a href=”http://South Point Cliff Dive
Ka Lae Rd, Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 961-9540

https://goo.gl/maps/GSNU115xmYU2″>Southpointe. Ostensibly the southernmost pointe in the US. <a href=”http://Hana Hou Restaurant
95-1148 Naalehu Spur Rd, Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 929-9717

https://goo.gl/maps/PkXgrgpao1k”>Hana Hou, the restaurant above is little ways away.

Nearby is a place called <a href=”http://Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm Home of Hawaii’s Local Buzz
93-2199 S Point Rd, Naalehu, HI 96772
(808) 929-9148

https://goo.gl/maps/Noj5SzC5ii12″>Paradise Meadows, which I found charming. A handy pit stop, with locally grown coffee and macadamia nuts. I enjoyed chatting with their collection of parrots.

A Kona Haiku

Carl Setzer

Now the evening’s here

Waves raucous in the darkness

Such power calms me

I’m Awaiting Dawn: Today’s Haiku

Carl Setzer

 

This morning’s haiku is connected to waking up too dang early. I’m awaiting my pending alarm. 

Sales, Dilbert, and Death For Sales Videos

Carl Setzer

I’m thinking the Elbonians might be onto something here.

Elbonian Sales Video Assignment - Dilbert by Scott Adams

I mean, who likes sales presentations?

Oddly, this morning I was reading Seth Godin (as I often do) where he wrote about how to improve your sales presentations.

Memories Within Dreams 

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This morning’s coolness 

Echoes of her voice fading 

Birdsong delights me

Always seek to grow

Carl Setzer

Always seeking growth

And to manage all my fears

Become what I want 

It’s frightening, at times, to always seek growth. It requires constant reminders to watch for fear, the temptation to be comfortable. As a writer and artist, I see how critical it is to push boundaries. Mine as well as others. Perhaps mine are the most important boundaries to smash through. Destroying that which holds me back, which robs me of joy. 

Carl Setzer

I will resist fear 

For I long to seek out joy

And find potential

I’ve let fear run my life far too long. Fear of failure, of rejection. This paralyzes, destroying opportunity. This I resist. 

The Growth Mindset

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Seeking out purpose
And positive energy
For I long to grow

I focus on a growth mindset. Always pushing back on fears and challenging my limiting believes. It’s not easy, but always worth it.

My Fear’s Obsessions

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A Haiku For A Summer’s Evening

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The day’s heat lingers
Sunlight blocked by the mountains
Summer’s kind mercies

It was a warm one today. Especially by Seattle standards. Got some walking in, a little shopping, farmers market time, chatting friends…all things that build connection and community.