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The Philosophy of Happiness
The Philosophy of Happiness So a little search of the web tonight on Philosophy and Happiness and a few resources and interesting pieces of reading, have a happy day my friends. ~ Rev Kane Originally posted March 2018 I really … Continue reading
Posted in happiness resources
Tagged advice, epicurus, happiness, happy, inspiration, life, philosophy, positivity, wisdom
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Slow down!
So take that moment and just breathe, take the time to look around and appreciate what you have, and maybe, just maybe, Monday won’t feel so much like a Monday.
Posted in Deng Ming-Dao, personal happiness
Tagged breathe, hapiness, meditation, philosophy, relax, slow down, taoism
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Happiness means being you and not hiding
Happiness means being you and not hiding If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged being you, being yoursef, conformity, Frank Zappa, happiness, individuality, life, love yourself, positivity
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Finding Happiness in the Apocalypse
Finding Happiness in the Apocalypse I’ve been joking for awhile that we’re in the apocalypse. I’ve talked in this blog about how this may in fact be a slow motion apocalypse. What do I mean by that? We always envision … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged be happy, comfort zone, happiness, health, joy, negativity, positivity, safe and secure, sleep
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Take a Hike in Armstrong Woods
Take a Hike in Armstrong Woods Mountains are the cathedrals where I practice my religion ~ Anatoli Boukreev Originally posted July, 2017 Update: Part of Armstrong Woods were burned in the recent wildfires, very sad. Armstrong Woods I used Armstrong … Continue reading
Posted in hiking, personal happiness
Tagged armstrong woods, backpacking, hike, hiking, photography, take a hike, walking
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Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness
Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness Let us not follow vulgar leaders Who exploit the fear of death, And promise the bliss of salvation. If we are truly happy, They will have nothing to offer. Some leaders use threats to win adherents. … Continue reading
Posted in Deng Ming-Dao, personal happiness
Tagged blog, deng ming-dao, happiness, happy, taoism
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Happiness & Laughing
Happiness & Laughing At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. – Jean Houston Everyone smiles in the same language. – Author Unknown Originally posted May, 2013 At one point while first living in … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged california, fun, funny, german, happiness, inspiration, laughing, life, rafting
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Work/Life Balance, A COVID Times update
During this extraordinary period of time in education it’s incredibly important not to lose a focus on keeping work/life balance. On this blog, the Ministry of Happiness, I’ve written pretty extensively about work/life balance. We often give great lip service … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged balance, be happy, COVID 19, covid times, happiness, life, professional development, work life balance
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Happiness Moments: My M&M Addiction
Happiness Moments: My M&M Addiction I feel just like a little kid who walked into a candy store. I think that’s something to smile about. ~ Brandon Boyd So a new little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve been wanting … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness Moments, personal happiness
Tagged childhood, granny, happiness, M&Ms, memories, moments
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Don’t forget about Beauty
Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the infinite. ~ Francis Bacon Originally posted 10/11/2020 Today, as I was struggling to figure out a topic for my Sunday night post, I did what I so often do and turned … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged be happy, beauty, blog, carl jung, happiness, photography, sunset, travel
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