Category Archives: personal happiness

A Shout Out to Parents

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Michael Kane

A Shout Out to Parents Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do. ~ Benjamin Spock First, let me define what I mean by the term parent, by that term I mean anyone raising a child.  So, technically … Continue reading →

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The Elasticity of Time

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

The Elasticity of Time Unfortunately, the clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.        ~ Haruki Maurikami So being on lockdown for over five weeks now I have not … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Compassion

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Compassion If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~ Dalai Lama One of the things I admire most about the Dalai Lama is his commitment to compassion.  Most … Continue reading →

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My Covid Times Diary – Inequality

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

My Covid Times Diary – Inequality As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality exist in our world, none of us can truly rest.  ~ Nelson Mandela So here we are in week four or five of our shelter in … Continue reading →

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Happiness with the Bedouin: Wadi Rum

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness with the Bedouin: Wadi Rum If life gets tight, loosen it by travel – Bedouin Proverb I’m a wanderer, I don’t stay in once place very long, I never have.  I’m incredibly comfortable traveling, I’m someone who truly believes … Continue reading →

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Change is the only Constant

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Michael Kane

Change is the only Constant Just when I think I have the way to live, life changes ~ Hugh Prather Hello friends, man it’s been a busy few weeks and it’s not quite over yet.  I’ve been very busy at … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Poetry: Hosho McCreesh

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Poetry: Hosho McCreesh So tonight my friends, the poetry of Hosho McCreesh, a poet I discovered in my communication with Doug Draime who recommended him to me.  Not suprisingly, Doug was right on the money.  Much like Doug’s … Continue reading →

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So what’s next?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Michael Kane

So what’s next? The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on. ~ Barrack Obama So what’s next my friends? That’s a … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Poetry: Pablo Neruda

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Michael Kane

LoHappiness is Poetry: Pablo Neruda Today another one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda almost the polar opposite of Bukowski, Pablo Neruda immerses himself in love and beauty and of course a bit of happiness.  So today, Ode to the … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Photography: Ireland

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Photography:  Ireland “In Ireland, you go to someone’s house, and she asks you if you want a cup of tea. You say no, thank you, you’re really just fine. She asks if you’re sure. You say of course … Continue reading →

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