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Happiness is Art: Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet & Chihuly
Happiness is Art: Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet & Chihuly The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live. ~ Auguste Rodin Tonight we revisit some of my favorite art posts, enjoy and have a … Continue reading
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Tagged art, burning man, chihuly, graffiti, happiness, monet, picasso, sculptural weaving, street art, van gogh
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Give me time & attention and I’ll be happy
Give me time & attention & I’ll be happy Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, attention, be happy, caring, happiness, love, make time, time
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The Effort of Happiness, Visualization, Altruism and Gratitude
The Effort of Happiness, Visualization, Altruism and Gratitude What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner. ~ Colette So is there any actual benefit to all of these things we have been talking about? I … Continue reading
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Tagged altruism, caring, gratitude, happiness, inspiration, life, psychology, visualization
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Happiness is Poetry: Frank O’Hara
Happiness is Poetry: Frank O’Hara Tonight we feature the poet Frank O’Hara, another recommendation from Suzanne Burns. Give these pieces a read and enjoy! ~ Rev Kane AVE MARIA Mothers of America let your kids go to the movies! … Continue reading
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Tagged bukowski, coke, frank o'hara, happiness, pablo neruda, poem, poetry, william blake, writing
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Happiness & Relaxation
Happiness & Relaxation The sensation of energy expands with increasing relaxation. ~ Ilchi Lee I think today’s post falls into the category of duh philosophy. You know it’s like when people tell you exercise is good for you, duh. But … Continue reading
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Tagged art, burning man, fun, happiness, photography, pictures, relax, relaxation, vacation
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Happiness & Acceptance
Happiness & Acceptance Happiness can only exist in acceptance ~ George Orwell “Acceptance is a beautiful thing, but it’s also something that I’ve struggled to master. Acceptance, the opposite of resistance, is simply allowing things to be as they are, … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, happiness, inspiration, life, love, loving yourself, orwell, philosophy, quotes
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Happiness is New York City
Happiness is New York City Give me such shows — give me the streets of Manhattan! ~ Walt Whitman Coming home to New York, since the birth of my nephew Yogi, also means a trip to NYC,Little Italy specifically where … Continue reading
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Tagged family, friends, happiness, happy, little italy, new york city, nyc
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Happiness is Poetry: Ashe Vernon
Happiness is Poetry: Ashe Vernon There are poets who sing you to sleep, and poets who ready you for war, I want to be both. ~ Ashe Vernon I was sitting in a friends house a couple of months ago … Continue reading
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Tagged ashe vernon, doug draime, happiness, poem, poems, poet, poetry, sapphire, warsan shire, writing
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Making a Happier Week #MagnificentMonday
Making a Happier Week #MagnificentMonday Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits. ~ William Hazlitt So, been … Continue reading
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Tagged #magnificentmondays, facebook, happiness, magnificent mondays, pinterest, positivity, social media, twitter, youtube
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Traveling Alone
Traveling Alone This is why I travel alone to places that challenge me and today has certainly been a challenge. Now this has to be kept in perspective, all of this is self imposed and I could take a taxi … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Adventure, personal happiness
Tagged adventure, anxiety, blog, hiking, rev kane, spain, travel, walking
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