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We still need adventures
We still need adventures Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, coronavirus, covid19, happiness, hiking, hunter s thompson, lemony snicket, moth sheeting
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Life Lessons from Granny
Life Lessons from Granny A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination ~ Nelson Mandela My grandmother who recently passed away lived 90 years, that’s a really long time. She saw a lot in that long … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, gratitude, happiness, hillbilly, kindness, lessons, life, wisdom
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Why I love walking
Why I love walking In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Why I love walking While on the treadmill at the gym earlier today I was trying to think about what I … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness, personal happiness
Tagged be happy, exercise, happiness, happy, health, hiking, meditation, walking
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Happiness Images
Happiness Images A post with no need to think or reflect but just enjoy some happy images, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane
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Tagged be happy, burning man, fun, happiness, images, photography, star wars
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Acceptance is the Way
Appalachian Trail Happiness: Acceptance is the Way My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations ~ Michael J Fox Tonight an excerpt from my book, Appalachian Trail Happiness. When you set out … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, appalachian trail, AT, backpacking, be happy, happiness, hiking, writing
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Happiness Resources: Improving Your Mood
Happiness Resources: Improving Your Mood So tonight a tour around the web to find some resources to help you improve your mood. Hey, no matter where we are on the road to happiness, improving your mood is always a good … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, eating right, exercise, food, happiness, happy, health, mood
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How to Happily Shelter in Place
How to Happily Shelter in Place When setbacks arise – and they will from time to time – regroup, recharge, refocus and refine ~ Rasheed Ogunlaru So tonight I wanted to address something that we are all going through, sheltering … Continue reading
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Tagged be happy, coronavirus, covid times, covid19, happiness, happy, self care, shelter in place, stress
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Worry the enemy of happiness
Worry the enemy of happiness There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will ~ Epictetus I seem to know an awful lot of people who … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, children, crime, danger, happiness, life, peacefulness, personal happiness, positivity, worry
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Happiness, Smiling & the Art of Being Positive
Happiness, Smiling & the Art of Being Positive Smiling has an amazing range of impacts and I meant to write about that today until I found an absolutely amazing piece about smiling on the web, I think the article is … Continue reading
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Tagged art of being positive, happiness, happy, nepal, positivity, smile, smiling
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Happiness is focusing on the good things
Happiness is focusing on the good things Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. ~ Kahlil Gibran Life is hard, and if we are to be happy in this hard existence … Continue reading
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Tagged double rainbow, happiness, happy, inspiration, life, positivity, rainbow, serenity, tough times
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