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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.

Thank You

A quick note today my friends to thank you for being supportive of our joint endeavor to have happier lives.   If you have enjoyed and/or found value in what we post, please share it with your friends and help us … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

 Looking Back Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn’t stop to enjoy it.  ~William Feather Taoist philosophy often speaks about the importance of the cycles of nature and life, … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Compassion

The Dalai Lama on Compassion My basic belief is that first you need to realize the usefulness of compassion, that’s the key factor. Once you accept the fact that compassion is not something childish or sentimental, once you realize that … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Christmas

  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 Dostoevsky Hello my … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Attitude

People often expect the other person to respond first in a positive way, instead of taking the initiative to create that possibility. I feel that’s wrong; it can act as a barrier that just promotes a feeling of isolation from … Continue reading →

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The Internal Minefield

Of utmost importance is that you come to know what is within you, cultivate that which is good, and work to remove that which is not. Have a great day. Continue reading →

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Notice the Small Things

Noticing these things may not do anything in themselves to increase your happiness, but may increase the happiness of others, which in the end will increase yours. So have a great Monday, take your time, remember to breathe, stay positive and notice the small things.

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Why Thanksgiving is my Favorite Holiday

So Happy Thanksgiving friends, enjoy your day, your family, your friends and your feast, relax it’s ok to be happy today.
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving and on this day of thanks and community a few words by the Dalai Llama on community: The compassionate mind is very important. Fear, anger, jealousy are based on a self-centered attitude. By developing a sense of caring … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Peace of Mind, the Dalai Llama

If you have peace of mind, when you meet with problems and difficulties they won’t disturb your inner peace. You’ll be able to employ your human intelligence more effectively. But, if your mental state is disturbed, full of emotion, it … Continue reading →

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