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.

Happiness, Kindness & Surprise

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Kindness & Surprise Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle ~ Plato Well after having returned from my annual vacation to the desert, I came home wondering what to write about, searching my mind for … Continue reading →

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Happiness Images

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Michael Kane

For today some images to make you smile and raise your level of happiness

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Happiness & Responsibility

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Responsibility Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Loss

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Michael Kane

Right now in my world there is a lot of pain and loss going on, I have two friends whose parents are dying.  For both of them it will be the first parent they are losing, something I have not … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Compassion, Happiness, & Capitalism

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Michael Kane

The Dalai Lama on Compassion, Happiness, & Capitalism Today some quick words from the Dalai Lama and an article on him holding his own against some of capitalism’s heavy hitters reminding them of the need for compassion and necessity for … Continue reading →

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Happiness & The Basics

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness & The Basics As we all pursue a happier and more contented life we have to remember the basics eating right, sleeping right, and being safe.  We can talk about our relationships, about the nature of positivity and the … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Altruism

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Michael Kane

The practice of altruism is the authentic way to live as a human being, and it is not just for religious people. As human beings, our purpose is to live meaningful lives, to develop a warm heart. There is meaning … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on Clarity

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao on 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 … Continue reading →

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Happiness comes from showing our true selves

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness comes from showing our true selves Happiness is a form of courage  ~Holbrook Jackson We are all chameleons, painting on the masks and colors that best hide us from others.  Like a chameleon this process is defensive, it keeps … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Kindness to Others

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Kindness to Others A warm smile is the universal language of kindness ~ William Arthur Ward So today my friends I want to talk about kindness to others.  As usual, what we give comes back to us three … Continue reading →

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