Austin James Haines

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Austin James Haines

I quit my 19-year corporate sales job with the same Fortune 500 company in the middle of my best year to become a poet. I dropped out of college.
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✨ 1 Whisper. 1 Yes. 1 Movement. 1 📕Writer, 🎸Musician, 🌱 Poetry-Seeds of Infinitude — you cannot stream what happens in the room. 🎵 Notes echo into your soul and stay with your heart. 💚 👣 The Season of Becoming is now: Lo-Fi Emergence Underway It seems crazy to read these words, but poetry was inside me as a seed all along. While there is more to the story, I have been drawn to write my first poetr

y book, Seeds of Infinitude ®. The unfolding of this process has been subtle, profound, and impactful beyond comprehension. The rest of the story:

I struggled with self-worth early on in life, which took me years to unpack. Lack of worth caused me to fail in relationships, sports, and jobs. I did not read my first book cover to cover until I was 21 years old. I was on the verge of being an alcoholic but got saved from that addiction. I did have success in sales after almost getting fired. But I realized sales was not my true calling. My true calling was a whisper in my soul that I ignored as a child. Finally after 19 years of a successful sales career with the same Fortune 500 company, "One Day" became "Day One." I submitted my resignation. I knew my calling was to use my gifts and all the adversity I had overcome to help others. I quickly became a Life Coach and a hired Speaker—but a Poet? Becoming a Poet was not even on my radar. My poetry has become the most sought-after part of my journey. A few more details:

My self-doubt stemmed from a broken home. My dad was a truck driver and my mom was a housewife. Upon their divorce, I lived with my mom. My mom was granted food stamps to ensure we had enough food. As I got older things got better, but I still struggled with my identity. My ego was good at propping me up in the short term, but my lack of worth was at the core. Both my parents loved me, but it wasn't easy. My dad, a former Marine Sgt. from the Vietnam War, put much pressure on me not realizing I struggled. My mom was depressed much of the time. While these factors caused me to take a very long road to recovery, they serve as my greatest asset today. Overcoming these factors has enabled me to love my parents more and better serve others. Now, as I get ready to pen my fourth book, I once again think of the Henry David Thoreau quote that has a radical impact on my journey. "I have learned this at least by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." Poetry has been my "success unexpected in common hours." I believe my upcoming book Seeds of Infinitude ® will enable you to hear the whisper in your soul and help you become all that you were meant to be in this life and beyond. I am glad you are here. I appreciate your journey as I appreciate mine.

08/26/2026

A Friend Who Stays for the Ups and Downs

Paths crossed
in an unscripted way.

A friendship
forms
and strengthens.

One cannot plan
the friend
who shows up,
over and over again,
who stays
through the tough times.

From flashes of light
to seasons of darkness,
the one who keeps supporting
sees something.

A fan
worth flaming.

Every time I perform,
he asks for The Jump —
the same poem,
every time,
as if some part of him
is still mid-leap too.

This is what 250 USA
was always meant to hold —
not just the moments
that need mending,
but the ones
that deserve remembering.

Chip is part of the 250.
One crossed path
among many,
proof that showing up
is its own kind of song.

08/23/2026

One Crossed Path

The suddenly you didn't want —
a goodbye
that now includes
many forgotten hellos.

This is Yossi.

He is facing a new season of life,
born from an unexpected change.

His season changed
while the sun was at its brightest.
The sun stayed.
But the light changed.

I played a song for him.
Then another.
Then another.

A few moments of respite.
Nothing more.
Nothing less.

That's the two of us,
right after,
in the photo.

Some things
don't need every detail
to be felt just as deeply.

250 people.
One crossed path at a time.

Somewhere in these 250,
there is a moment
meant for you.

08/20/2026

Today, let's uncover what speed forgot!

We are live at Greens and Grains from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

22 NJ-70, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034 (Ellisburg Circle)

The food is delicious and healthy.

Maybe you will uncover something you need.

08/19/2026

An Unplanned Celebration

I wasn't planning this.
I only said yes —
to moments that called my heart
to be present.

A song, for a man
whose cancer had returned.
A song, for a friend
saying goodbye
without saying goodbye.

No stage.
No plan.
Just two people
who needed
not to be alone.

Somewhere in that,
I found the whole of it —
uplifting needs no audience,
no permission,
no reason.
Only showing up.

So now I choose.
Not a list.
Not a queue.
Just crossed paths,
one moment
at a time.

Somewhere in these 250,
there is a moment
meant for you.

08/02/2026

Hallelujah: From Italy to 30,000 Feet. 🇮🇹✈️

I recorded this raw, slow clip of “Hallelujah” while traveling through Italy, letting that opening verse breathe in the ancient air. At the time, it was just a quiet moment of passion between me and the camera. I had absolutely no idea what was waiting for me on the flight home.

When I boarded the plane back to the States, I scrolled through the airline’s movie selections and saw a title staring back at me: It’s Never Over, the official Jeff Buckley documentary.

Watching his journey unfold at 30,000 feet—right after pouring my own soul into his arrangement of that “secret chord” on Italian soil—it seemed like a divine wink. It felt like a quiet reminder that the music always finds us exactly when it’s supposed to.

Turn the sound up, let the notes float through the room, and follow the text on the screen for the full story.

❓ Have you ever had a moment where a piece of art or a song aligned too perfectly to be an accident? Drop a 🖤 and let me know your story in the comments below. 👇👇

07/31/2026

The Heart ❤️ Exposed

From Italy, to Steel City — The heart called me back. 📍🎸

Minutes before going on stage, I was sitting in the green room completely unsure of what key to even play this new song in. I met another performer named August who was getting ready for his own set, and I asked him for some feedback. He helped me lock in the right key just in time before I walked out.

Stepping onto the exact stage at Steel City Coffeehouse where I had my very first performance, I shared that brand new track: “We Are Free.”

That hat I'm wearing with the subtle heart on it is from Bari, Italy. It’s a quiet reminder for me to listen to my heart more.

The lyrics are simple, built on long notes meant to let the music breathe. As the vocals floated through the room, it felt like everything was aligning once again. This is not perfection, just passion. No filters, no perfect algorithmic fixes—just raw music, long notes, and the Analog Rebel Guitar finding its way in this tuning.

"We are free. We can forgive so we can live. We can love.

"Wearing my red Flashpoint shirt and a quiet bridge from my travels—a reminder of where this music found me and where it all began.

❓ When you listen to this, what does the word "free" feel like to you? Drop a 🖤 if these words reach you.

07/30/2026

Where should I travel to next? 🗺️🛫
Where would you go?

Standing at the historic Porto Vecchio in Bari, holding my guitar—the Analog Rebel. A pale moon perched against a soft blue sky, with ships softly swaying from the ripples of the Adriatic Sea.

Italy has been an absolute dream, a beautiful chapter of music, history, and moments that just continue to align.

But as this leg of the journey wraps up, the Analog Rebel and I are looking toward the next horizon. A trip across the USA is in the works, but what country other than the US meets this vibe?

I’d love to know your thoughts. Where is a place that has captured your heart, inspired your soul, or felt like a seed waiting to grow? Drop your travel recommendations in the comments below. 👇👇👇

07/26/2026

Souls connect over focaccia and espresso at La Filibusteria ☕️🥖✨ And una bellissima lezione rivelata (a beautiful lesson revealed)...

I was at a packed spot in Alberobello, waiting for my food with absolutely nowhere to sit. To make matters tougher, I was navigating the tight space with my guitar and backpack in tow.

In the past, a reactive mind might have taken over—rushing away frustrated, letting anxiety ruin the vibe. Instead, I took a breath. I paused, stepped back, and trusted that a space would open up for me.

And wow… look what happened when I allowed the moment to bloom. 🌸

Seeing me left out, the wonderful Giusi persisted and insisted I squeeze into a tight space with her and Giacomo. That single pause transformed my afternoon into a beautiful, unscripted Analog Rebellion moment. We shared food, stories, laughter, and an espresso they kindly bought for me.

While Alberobello is a life-changing place by itself, connecting with them was the true treasure that present-moment living delivered to me through the micro-miracle of these two beautiful souls!

To top off the miracle, I found out Giacomo is an incredibly talented painter—and one of his pieces is currently on display in Manhattan, New York! 🎨✈️

This is my reminder to stop rushing. When we quiet the noise and live fully in the present, life opens up so our souls can connect and bloom. You can see the fantastic photo I captured right after our meal below, and please do yourself a favor and check out Giacomo’s brilliant art!

👉 Have you ever had a completely unscripted moment like this change your whole day? Drop a comment and tell me about a time life surprised you when you slowed down!

Location: La Filibusteria (Via Indipendenza, 1/A, Alberobello, Italy)

📍 Location: La Filibusteria (Via Indipendenza, 1/A, Alberobello, Italy)
🔗 Art Highlight: Check out his incredible work on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/giacomovalvo_

07/24/2026

Loving and Longing. It seems loving cannot exist without longing. It's the love in us that makes us long...

Playing this song on the edge of the Adriatic became a deeply cathartic experience. This song is called "Drown in Your Bliss," and this is only a short clip.

It has been developing for a couple of months now, but it is finally gaining the true power and passion it deserves from me. I know there is more in me and more for this song. I will keep playing it.

Shall I record this one next? Hmmm.

Respond to the invitation from the longing, and maybe the bliss gets closer.

07/22/2026

"Maybe one song, one note, or one pause at the right moment will steer you away from lack, comparison, or jealousy and into the depths of your own soul—where the answers you seek infinitely wait for you."

A raw, unrehearsed, and completely vulnerable moment playing over the sprawling cliffs of the Adriatic Sea.

No filters, no edits—just the wind, a passing boat, and the notes of the soul ringing out before the moment fades into a retro, 1940s memory.

While I was playing, an Italian man stood nearby just watching and listening quietly. When I finished, he walked up and handed me Euros—a moment of pure, unexpected connection that reminded me why we must share our raw selves with the world.

I picked up the guitar just over a year ago in June 2025. If you had told me that just over a year later, I would be playing an original song in Old World Italy by the Adriatic Sea and receive an unexpected gift from a stranger, I would have thought you were crazy!

If you are feeling stuck, rushed, or caught up in comparison today, step into the quiet. The answers are already inside you. My soul knows. Your soul knows.

You don't need to blow your life up as I did, but you can become open again to find that inner child waiting to play and dance.

Will you?

Enjoy the show. 🌻🇮🇹

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