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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 in a moment of serenity and beauty

Happiness in a moment of serenity and beauty Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is. ~ Thomas Szasz Our world is hectic, noisy, chaotic and filled with stress, so it is important … Continue reading

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Happiness, focus, planning and goals

Happiness, focus, planning and goals Man must search for what is right, and let happiness come on its own.  ~Johann Pestalozzi So I think we can award tonight’s title as the least exciting title I have ever posted, which of … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources

Happiness Resources, August 4, 2013 Hello my friends, tonight some links from around the web to help you have a happier life ~ Rev Kane A really great piece on how to do a truly relaxing vacation How to be … Continue reading

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Happy News – February 2, 2015

Happy News – February 2, 2015 I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. ~ Kahlil Gibran Our semi-regular tour around the web to give you … Continue reading

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Deng Ming-Dao on Beginnings

Deng Ming-Dao on Beginnings We talk a lot at the Ministry of Happiness about our journey toward happiness, it’s the beginning of the year and new day for all of us and for some that journey is a new beginning. … Continue reading

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Happiness & following your arrow to yourself

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. ~ Buddha   There is a new singer … Continue reading

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Videos on Happiness

Videos on Happiness   I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. ~ Khalil Gibran   Graham Hill: Less stuff more happiness (5:50) Happiness and it’s … Continue reading

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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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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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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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