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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.

A really nice thought on friendship by the Dalai Lama

Friends, genuine friends, are attracted by a warm heart, not money, not power. A genuine friend considers you as just another human being, as a brother or sister, and shows affection on that level, regardless of whether you are rich … Continue reading

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The Dalai Lama on Altruism & Happiness

Foolish, selfish people are always thinking of themselves and the result is always negative. Wise persons think of others, helping them as much as they can, and the result is happiness. Love and compassion are beneficial both for you and … Continue reading

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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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Deng Ming-Dao: Happiness and Resolve

Banish uncertainty Affirm strength Hold resolve Expect death Make your stand today.  On this spot.  Make your actions count; do not falter in your determination to fulfill your destiny.  Don’t follow the destiny outlined in some mystical book: Create your … Continue reading

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Mothers and Happiness

Mothers and Happiness Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action.~ Mother Teresa First let me say, Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and my sisters who … Continue reading

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Dalai Lama on Osama Bin Laden

The Dalai Lama has found himself in a bit of a quandary it both expressing an interest in justice and a reluctance towards killing, an act truly void of compassion.  He’s not the only one to find himself in this … Continue reading

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Time for a Happiness Day

Time for a Happiness Day Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you ~ Karl Lagerfeld You are not a bad person, you’re not evil … Continue reading

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Happiness and Grateful for Good Health

Happiness and Grateful for Good Health At least you have your health the old saying goes and we all know to some degree this is true.  Recently, I’ve come to a better understanding of that expression.  Over the last two … Continue reading

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Happiness and Easter

Happiness and Easter Hello Everyone, Whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or Pagan, no matter what your beliefs I wish you a happy Easter Sunday.  Here is a little quote from the Happiness Institute that I thought was especially good, … Continue reading

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Dalai Lama on the kindness of others

It is important to reflect on the kindness of others. Every aspect of our present well-being is due to others’ hard work. The buildings we live and work in, the roads we travel, the clothes we wear, and the food … Continue reading

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