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Trying for Happiness
Trying for Happiness Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it. ~Fyodor … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, death, friends, gratitude, grief, happiness, life, love, mindfulness
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The wisdom of the Dalai Lama
The wisdom of the Dalai Lama Tonight a little wisdom from the Dalai Lama, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Starting the day Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, buddhism, dalai lama, happiness, life, mindfulness, positivity, spirituality, wisdom
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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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Deng Ming-Dao: Outlook
Deng Ming-Dao: Outlook I haven’t posted anything from Deng Ming-Dao in a while so here’s one of my favorite bits of his wisdom ~ Rev Kane Spawned from a mountain cataract. The long river surges to the sea. Its torrents … Continue reading
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Dalai Lama: Motivation
The Dalai Lama on motivation The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That’s why it’s important for us to examine our motivation in our day to … Continue reading
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Happiness Rankings Worldwide
Happiness Rankings Worldwide From time to time I see articles on worldwide happiness rankings and the United States bounces around in these rankings but we’re usually between 10 and 15th, they all have slightly different criteria, so I thought tonight … Continue reading
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Tagged countries, denmark, happiness, index, life, news, rankings, spirituality, united states
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Dalai Lama: Simplicity & the Paradox of our Age
Dalai Lama: Simplicity & the Paradox of our Age Tonight the words of the Dalai Lama ~ Rev Kane SIMPLICITY If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied … Continue reading
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Deng Ming-Dao: Clarity
Deng Ming-Dao: Clarity Can you see a sound? Can you hear light? Can you unite your senses? Can you turn inward? What we are all seeking is clarity. Forget about religious rationalization. Forget about elaborate explanations. What we all want … Continue reading
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Tagged clarity, deng ming-dao, gokyo, happiness, himalayas, nepal, philosophy, taoism
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Happiness is Easter Treats!
Bunny Bread for Easter Here’s a link to a blog about how to make bunny rolls and a Youtube video instruction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOXF9kg_xL8 And here is a bunny loaf Filled Carrot Crescent Rolls Personally ham salad makes more sense to me … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, bread, bunny, cooking, easter, happiness, treats
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Happiness & Wishes
Happiness & Wishes Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. ~ Helen Keller Wishes for happiness can come true and I can tell … Continue reading
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Tagged being happy, change, commitment, happiness, inspiration, life, perseverance, positivity, wishes
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