Compassion Calling August 28, 2016 Carl Setzer Our hearts strain forwards Eager to fill emptinessCompassion calling Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
A meditation about discipline August 26, 2016 Carl Setzer1 Comment Discipline is not Deprivation: a lament Rather, focusing Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
Martial Arts Lessons August 25, 2016 Carl Setzer I’m seeking greatness Perfection; a direction Not an ending point Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
An early morning haiku August 24, 2016 Carl Setzer Now I sit, awake Afraid of what I forgot Anxiety’s pain Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
Today’s Haiku August 22, 2016 Carl Setzer Avoiding regret Aspiring towards compassion Always seek to love Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
A meditation on fear August 19, 2016 Carl Setzer2 Comments Fear cannot be beat With fear’s heavy hammeringOnly love will win Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
Ghost in the Grasses August 19, 2016 Carl Setzer Ghost in the grasses Gigantic lumbering beast Vanishes like mist Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
Poetry and Zen August 14, 2016 Carl Setzer A meditation: Are all zen masters poets? Zen’s path isn’t straight Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
Consider The Dog August 13, 2016 Carl Setzer Look upon the dog A strange freedom, in some ways; Living in the now Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…
Now August 9, 2016 Carl Setzer1 Comment Now is all that is The past just drifting, ghost-like The future only mist If you enjoyed this poem, please share and explore this site further. Also, consider subscribing and getting updates in your inbox. Share this: Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…