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Happiness is Poetry: Wolfgang Carstens
Happiness is Poetry: Wolfgang Carstens Tonight a poet recommended to me by Adrian Manning, his name is Wolfgang Carstens. Wolfgang is a seriously interesting guy, his words are angular, sharp, they seem revel in the terror of honesty, good stuff. … Continue reading
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Tagged bukowski, doug draime, happiness, hosho mccreesh, poems, poetry, Rilke, video, wolfgang carstens, writing
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Happy Alive Day!!!
Happy Alive Day!!! Hello friends, recently I was made aware that a friend was celebrating the 30th anniversary of her Alive Day. What she was celebrating was 30 years from a failed suicide attempt. This really hit me, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, alive day, depression, happiness, happy, help, life, life affirming, suicide, veterans
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Happiness is Making Connections and Having an Impact
Happiness is Making Connections and Having an Impact Where there is no human connection, there is no compassion. Without compassion, then community, commitment, loving-kindness, human understanding and peace all shrivel. Individuals become isolated, the isolated turn cruel and the tragic … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, anthony bourdain, depression, friends, having an impact, making connections, poetry, travel, writing
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This is really hard, I’m Really Happy
Hello friends a quick note Day 4 at Neels Gap really amazing trip so far.
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My New Book: Athena’s Addict
My New Book: Athena’s Addict The wound is the place where the light enters into you. ~ Rumi This is the single most deeply personal post I will likely ever do on the Ministry of Happiness. As I have … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Athena, be happy, happiness, healing, heartbreak, love, madness, poems, poetry
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Happiness is Cycling in Ireland
Happiness is Cycling in Ireland A lot of fun stuff happens when you go out on a bike compared to when you’re in a car. You’re more in the environment. It’s enjoyable. Even when it’s raining, it’s still fun. ~ … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, exercise, Galway, happiness, ireland, kylemore abbey, peace, personal happiness, photography, travel
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SF MOMA and Andy Warhol
SF MOMA and Andy Warhol Dying is the most embarassing thing that can happen to you, someone else has to take care of all of your details. ~ Andy Warhol A couple of weekends ago I finally decided to make … Continue reading
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Tagged andy warhol, art, be happy, happiness, modern art, MOMA, Museum, photography, san francisco, SF MOMA
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Mardi Gras 2016: Parade Shots
Mardi Gras 2016: Parade Shots Whole bunch of parade shots, enjoy, click on the images to enlarge them and have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Other Posts You Might Enjoy! Mardi Gras 2016: Street Musicians & Bead … Continue reading
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Tagged clinton, happinesss, krewes, Mardi Gras, new orleans, NOLA, parades, photography, sanders, trump
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Happiness and the Wisdom of Dogs
Happiness and the Wisdom of Dogs Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children. ~ Kahlil Gibran I’m sure this has bounced around … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, dogs, family, happiness, happy, inspiration, life, pets, wisdom
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