Category Archives: personal happiness

Remembering the Appalachian Trail

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Michael Kane

Remembering the Appalachian Trail If you face the rest of your life with the spirit you show on the trail, it will have no choice but to yield the same kind of memories and dreams. ― Adrienne Hall, A Journey … Continue reading →

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We Hear You, We See You, We Love You

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Michael Kane

We Hear You, We See You, We Love You Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others ~ Jonathan Swift The image above was taken in the courtyard of the Temple of Grace this year at Burning … Continue reading →

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Remember, We All Want to be Happy

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Michael Kane

Remember, We All Want to be Happy Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding.       ~ Albert Einstein I don’t normally do politically oriented posts on this blog and this will likely be a one … Continue reading →

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How can we have happiness now?

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Michael Kane

How can we have happiness now? Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. I’m going to take a left turn tonight, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Life/Work Balance

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Michael Kane

Tips for Better Life/Work Balance You actually don’t have to do it all ~ Danielle LaPorte So last weekend I had the opportunity to do one of the keynote talks at the California Business Educators Association conference in Anaheim.  The … Continue reading →

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A Slower Pace of Life can Make You Happy

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Michael Kane

A Slower Pace of Life can Make You Happy Slow down and enjoy life.  It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast –  you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. ~ Eddie … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – A Day to Remember

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Michael Kane

Memorial Day – A Day to Remember It’s Memorial Day, a day designed as a day to remember those who lost there life in military service for the United States.  All of us likely have someone, somewhere in their family … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.  ~Thornton Wilder It has been a hectic time for me lately and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Accepting Impermanence

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Accepting Impermanence Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it, we are in harmony with reality. – Pema Chodron I was sitting in my office the other day reflecting on changes that I have … Continue reading →

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Happiness in the Dull Moments

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness in the Dull Moments Life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it                    ~ Charles Swindoll I have been thinking a lot lately as I’m closing in on turning 50 about my purpose … Continue reading →

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