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About Michael Kane

Michael Kane is a writer, photographer, educator, speaker, adventurer and a general sampler of life. His books on hiking and poetry are available in soft cover and Kindle on Amazon.

Happiness is Natalie Portman: Annihilation

Happiness is Natalie Portman: Annihilation I’m going to college.  I don’t care if it ruins my career.  I’d rather be smart than a movie star. ~ Natalie Portman Natalie Portman I’ve been a fan of Natalie Portman for a very … Continue reading

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Wisdom and Happiness

Wisdom and Happiness   Today the consideration that without wisdom there cannot be happiness, what is wisdom, the piece linked to below believes that wisdom is: 1.  Understanding and common sense 2.  Ability to discern right from wrong 3.  Curiosity … Continue reading

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Working on a Happy Monday

Working on a Happy Monday When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day.                         ~ Ella Woodward Daylight Savings Time Ahh Daylight Savings Time is back and I’m really happy about that.  I’m one of these … Continue reading

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You ask, how to make myself happy, focus…

You ask, how to make myself happy, focus… Focus on the journey, not the destination.  Joy is not found in finishing an activity but doing it. ~ Greg Anderson A question I often get when talking about happiness is, how … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary Ministry of Happiness: Our Best Posts from the last Five Years

Happy Anniversary Ministry of Happiness:  Our Best Posts from the last Five Years Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing about ~ Benjamin Franklin Happy Anniversary Ministry of Happiness Happy Anniversary to the Ministry of Happiness and … Continue reading

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A Happy Hiking Anniversary

A Happy Hiking Anniversary Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Of all the upness accessible to mortals, there is no upness comparable to the mountains. ~ Robert … Continue reading

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Happiness is Poetry: Raina Maria Rilke

Happiness is Poetry: Raina Maria Rilke Tonight another poet suggested to me by the wonderful Suzanne Burns, Raina Maria Rilke.  Short, powerful pieces, reminiscent of Peter McWilliams but with a somewhat haunting quality.  Amazing to me these pieces where written … Continue reading

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A Selection from Otherness

A Selection from Otherness   Tonight friends a couple of pieces from my newly published poetry book, Otherness, available on Amazon as a paperback or ebook through Kindle.  Enjoy ~ Rev Kane Falling at the ground and missing                                                             8/28/16 That … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources from Positive Psychology

Happiness Resources from Positive Psychology Managing expectations can make you happier http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-brain-work/200911/not-so-great-expectations Action for Happiness, an interesting site on changing the world for the better  http://www.actionforhappiness.org/ Who knew, Huffington Post has a happiness section?!  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/happiness A scientific experiment Tracking your … Continue reading

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Kahlil Gibran on Pain

Kahlil Gibran on Pain Happiness is found in truth and the truth of life is that sometimes we feel pain, I only wish I could express this the way the master Kahlil Gibran did, enjoy and have a happy day … Continue reading

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