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Happy Alive Day!!!
Happy Alive Day!!! Hello friends, recently I was made aware that a friend was celebrating the 30th anniversary of her Alive Day. What she was celebrating was 30 years from a failed suicide attempt. This really hit me, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmation, alive day, depression, happiness, happy, help, life, life affirming, suicide, veterans
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Happiness is Making Connections and Having an Impact
Happiness is Making Connections and Having an Impact Where there is no human connection, there is no compassion. Without compassion, then community, commitment, loving-kindness, human understanding and peace all shrivel. Individuals become isolated, the isolated turn cruel and the tragic … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, anthony bourdain, depression, friends, having an impact, making connections, poetry, travel, writing
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This is really hard, I’m Really Happy
Hello friends a quick note Day 4 at Neels Gap really amazing trip so far.
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My New Book: Athena’s Addict
My New Book: Athena’s Addict The wound is the place where the light enters into you. ~ Rumi This is the single most deeply personal post I will likely ever do on the Ministry of Happiness. As I have … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Athena, be happy, happiness, healing, heartbreak, love, madness, poems, poetry
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Happiness is Cycling in Ireland
Happiness is Cycling in Ireland A lot of fun stuff happens when you go out on a bike compared to when you’re in a car. You’re more in the environment. It’s enjoyable. Even when it’s raining, it’s still fun. ~ … Continue reading
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Tagged cycling, exercise, Galway, happiness, ireland, kylemore abbey, peace, personal happiness, photography, travel
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Happiness and the Wisdom of Dogs
Happiness and the Wisdom of Dogs Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children. ~ Kahlil Gibran I’m sure this has bounced around … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, dogs, family, happiness, happy, inspiration, life, pets, wisdom
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Happiness is Cooking Tofu
Happiness is Cooking Tofu Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy. ~ Mary Berry It’s a holiday weekend, so I thought tonight I’d write something a little light for my Sunday night post. My little brother turned vegan … Continue reading
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Tagged cooking, food, happiness, holiday, mao po tofu, recipe, tofu
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I get little joy from life
I get little joy from life So tonight I’m writing a personal post to one person, I don’t know who you are, where you are or what you are going through. I know that in looking at my site stats … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, blues, depression, joy, life, rev kane, suicide
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I’m not going to Burning Man this year
I’m not going to Burning Man this year Sitting in my apartment on a beautiful Sunday, did a small celebration of my birthday (which is tomorrow) by going to the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. Checked out the … Continue reading
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Tagged andy warhol, be happy, birthday, burning man, happiness, happy, MOMA, san francisco
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