Honor Code
Honor Code Honor is a tough concept To adhere to a code That no one can enforce, for many Folks it does forebode To be accountable to self To one’s own set of rules One that you form on your own Not...
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Developing Discipline How does one develop, raise And strengthen discipline? Self-restraint, the power to Control, endure, to win? Discipline is key to conquering So many vices But cost of discipline...
View ArticleShame on You
“Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.” ~Benjamin Franklin Shame On You I see your pouty face and hear The anger in your voice And my only response is: “Shame on you, that’s the wrong choice” You...
View ArticleDilution
Dilution They ask themselves, “How come I feel so sad, so mad, so bad?” And then they ingest substances and suddenly feel glad Everything is right again, the world’s a better place But quickly all that...
View ArticlePushed
PushedDid you push yourself today when ego said “I’m tired”? Did you do what you needed instead of what’s desired? Did you sacrifice your sweat in order to be stronger? Did you strain and breathe...
View ArticleWay of the Warrior
Way of the Warrior When Shinrai came of age, time came to plot out his life’s course Naturally, he looked to his parents and their path’s source Among the many maps laid out before the strapping lad...
View ArticlePrayers
Prayers “Please” the Christians pray whenever difficulty comes “Thank God!” they sing when strife has passed and happily bang drums “Please!” they pray when yet another challenge rears its head “Thank...
View ArticleOutraged vs Appropriate
People tend to not think rationally when they’re upset, offended or outraged. I think that’s a major reason why atrocities continue to occur in this world. Because the people who could be doing...
View ArticleWhy Text Without Tone Leads to Misunderstanding
Here’s a face, voice & tone to go with my latest message. Why text without tone leads to misunderstanding.
View ArticleSensitive vs Fragile
Sensitive vs Fragile “So sensitive!” the phrase is used When ‘feelings’ do get hurt The idea sensitivity Is bad does disconcert Sensitive is vital It’s a show of empathy Awareness of what’s going on In...
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