Author Archives: Michael Kane

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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.

Deng Ming-Dao on Caring

Deng Ming-Dao on Caring There are times in life when we are called upon to help others typically when people we care about are suffering and in pain.  At these times we feel obligated to give of ourselves and we … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Cynicism

Happiness & Cynicism It is better to sit alone than in company with the bad; and it is, better still to sit with the good than alone. It is better to speak to a seeker of knowledge than to remain … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Children

Happiness and Children 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 So recently the Rev had a wonderful opportunity I … Continue reading →

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Happiness and not being happy

Happiness and not being happy The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, … Continue reading →

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Happy Holiday, Easter, or whatever you celebrate

Happy Holiday, Easter, or whatever you celebrate Happy Holiday to you all my friends, whether you celebrate Passover, are about to celebrate Easter or a spring festival of new life and fertility.  All of our spring holidays have a wonderfully positive spin … 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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Happiness, Communication, and Simplicity

Happiness, Communication, and Simplicity What a wonderful life I’ve had!  I only wish I’d realized it sooner.  ~ Colette So recently there has been an image floating around the internet and it’s one I really like for its directness and … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s not about Happiness

Sometimes it’s not about Happiness If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees. ~ Kahlil Gibran I cycle on the weekends and am training for a new goal, … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources: The Components of Happiness

Happiness Resources: The Components of Happiness A quick web survey tonight for articles related to the components of happiness below are a few links that you might find rewarding: Six components of happiness Satir’s Mandala – an interesting take on … Continue reading →

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Happiness and the best day of your life

Happiness and the best day of your life Jumping for joy is good exercise.  ~Author Unknown Yesterday I posted a wonderful story from beliefnet.com about the best day of a man’s life, it’s a really nice story about how we … Continue reading →

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