Back Cover Promo:
“The remarkable insights this work offers result from a kind of "mental judo" in which simple arrangements of words are used to throw the thinker beyond deeply embedded patterns of self-centered thought. Cutting edge in this respect, Out of My Mind and Back to My Senses is Richard Hay's innovative offering of the Truth he doggedly pursued for nearly 40 years.
“Philosophically, the work explores the most fundamental of all human questions: "Who am I?" Theologically speaking, "Out of My Mind and Back to My Senses" seeks to evoke a Spirit-filled answer to Jesus' version of the same question, "Who do you say that I am?"
From the Forward:
“This book represents a lifetime of reflection translated into haiku poetry. It forms a personal case history of growth in grace and maturity through the fiery furnace of life’s trials.…
“The hundreds of haiku draw out, in a compelling way, principles of life around spiritual themes of grace. As the themes unfold, quiet reflection instills a sense of confidence that fortifies our strength of character.…
“This first hand account of life’s realities experienced by Richard in warfare and years of reflection as an airline pilot, is powerful in its portrayal of gratifying, sobering and, at times, shocking truths we all need to face in life. The lessons available to learn are timely in their relevance. At the same time, the truths of the haiku testify to the spiritual power released.
“The themes carry a strong resurrection motif. By coming to terms with the barrenness of life’s mistakes, loneliness and grief, a new life emerges through the grace of God’s power as the truths contained in the haiku translate into applied reality.
“The haiku draw conclusions in practical suggestions for the wide variety of life’s challenges presented by a person who has passed through the fire, glimpsed death in the face, and survived to tell his story with recommendations in haiku poetry that we cannot afford to ignore...
“It gives me great pleasure to endorse this book. It will edify as well as instruct, and contribute to the renewal of all who discipline themselves to daily reflect on the truths in the haiku and then apply them in daily interactions with people at all levels of society.”
- Rev. Dr. John R. Howell,
Executive Chairman, Transforming Leadership, Inc.
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Sample Endorsement 2: “Out of My Mind and Back to My Senses” is a rare treasure. Flawlessly combining poetry and philosophy this work is both artistically inspiring and thought provoking. A must read for any thinking person. Richard is by far one of the most innovative thinkers I have ever encountered …. His work is fresh, beautiful, intelligent and ingenious.”
- Lynette Robinson, 2005 Princeton graduate
Background and Contextual Interview Link:
[[Rich Note: Link to Granddaughter Joey/Gabi generated, autobiographical "What Is Truth?" archival website, with top of the homepage Links to on-going RFHay333 Social Media Pages; with Instagram, in particular, conveniently archiving the last 6 years (and 1700+ posts) of published "Hay-Ku of the Days" (HOTDs): [ Ссылка ] .]
