Category Archives: personal happiness

Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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Happiness & Laughing

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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Work/Life Balance, A COVID Times update

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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Happiness Moments: My M&M Addiction

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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Don’t forget about Beauty

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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What makes a person truly happy

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Michael Kane

What makes a person truly happy They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.  ~ Tom Bodett Originally posted 2018 The picture … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Regrets

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Regrets Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so.   ~David Grayson Originally posted March, 2015 I been thinking a lot lately about regrets, we all have them.  It … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Possessions

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Possessions Edit your life frequently and ruthlessly. It’s your masterpiece after all.            ~ Nathan W. Morris Originally published June, 2018 So as I get ready to embark on my upcoming adventure I first have to disconnect from my … Continue reading →

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Happiness Moments: Petra

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

So a new little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve been wanting to find a way to do some free writing as practice. And I’ve been wanting to capture the moments in my life that have brought me true happiness. … Continue reading →

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10 things you can do to be happier today!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

10 things you can do to be happier today! Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present ~ Jim Rohn So I’ve been gleaming through books and online resources and thought … Continue reading →

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