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Happiness is Relaxation: Lake Placid
Happiness is Relaxation: Lake Placid If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. ~ Herodotus After coming off of the … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, lake placid, olympics, peace, quiet, relaxation, serenity, vacation
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Happy News – July 26, 2015
Happy News – July 26, 2015 I caught the happiness virus last night When I was out singing beneath the stars. ~ Hafiz of Persia Three new unpublished manuscripts by Dr. Seuss found! New books to follow. 15 Year Old’s … Continue reading
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Tagged alzheimers, charity, giving, good news, happiness, happy news, indianapolis colts, NFL, positivity, shower bus
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Thank YOU Ministry of Happiness Followers!!!
Thank YOU Ministry of Happiness Followers!!! True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new. ~ Antoine de Saint Exupery So this past weekend we have now registered as many views this year, … Continue reading
Happy Hike Naked Day!!!
Happy Hike Naked Day!!! Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your … Continue reading
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Changes
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Changes Tonight I want to address something I talked about sometime ago here on this blog. People continually ask me why attempt a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? The answer I have settled on is that, … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, change, colin fletcher, happiness, hiking, John Muir, life, quotes, socrates, transformation
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Damn Knees
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Damn Knees So I’m starting out this post with a message myself and to the rest of the hikers out there doing miles on the Appalachian Trail. We’re too hard on ourselves, I address this … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, aging, appalachian trail, cape cod, happiness, hiking, knee injury, positivity
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: The Simple Life
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: The Simple Life One of the nicest things about the trail reveals itself the most when you’re no longer out there. It is the beautiful simplicity that exists while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Life on the … Continue reading
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Tagged appalachian trail, backpacking, happiness, hiking, mindfulness, nature, simple life, simplicity
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AT Happiness: The Shenandoah
AT Happiness: The Shenandoah After my trail diversion to visit Washington, DC I returned to the trail at Rockfish Gap near Waynesboro, VA. This is the southern entrance point to the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). I had heard a few … Continue reading
AT Happiness: Status Update
AT Happiness: Status Update Well lots has been happening, a quick trip to Washington DC and then a 300 mile bump up to the Shenandoah National Park. The park is beautiful and the trails are great. I started with a … Continue reading
AT Happiness: Ponies!!! The Grayson Highlands
AT Happiness: Ponies!!! The Grayson Highlands Most Appalachian Trail hikers love the Grayson Highlands. It’s easy to figure out why. There are great views and of course there are ponies. However, like with most parts of the trail, how you … Continue reading
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