34 Days of Happiness – Day 12, Happiness Poem

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness – Day 12, Happiness Poem

happiness, giving

The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, a poem, a quote, a moment of happiness or some bit of wisdom all in an effort to boost everyone’s happiness a little bit.  You can do your part by paying it forward, send these little bits of happiness on to others and ask that they do the same and as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

Today another poem on happiness, enjoy.

Inside my Happiness ~ Amber Swiney

Inside my happiness, there is nothing but happiness for me.
Inside my happiness, the colors are so bright and vivid and I am able to see everything clearly.
Inside my happiness, there were no dark times because in my happiness the sun always shines.
Inside my happiness, there is no pain, there is no fear and there certainly is no doubt.
Inside my happiness, we all live as one and there is peace for all beings.
Inside my happiness, there is God and he has planned all of this for me.
Inside my happiness, addiction never happend.
Inside my happiness, there are no sorrows and no tears for the hurt doesnt exist.
Inside my happiness, there is you, and you are everything.
Inside my happiness, there is a woman who is ready for life.
Inside my happiness, there is nothing but happiness for me.

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34 Days of Happiness – Day 11, Happiness Images

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness – Day 11, Happiness Images

Happiness, art

The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, a poem, a quote, a moment of happiness or some bit of wisdom all in an effort to boost everyone’s happiness a little bit.  You can do your part by paying it forward, send these little bits of happiness on to others and ask that they do the same and as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

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34 Days of Happiness – Day 9, Thanksgiving Stories

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness – Day 9, Thanksgiving Stories

happiness, thanksgiving

The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, a poem, a quote, a moment of happiness or some bit of wisdom all in an effort to boost everyone’s happiness a little bit.  You can do your part by paying it forward, send these little bits of happiness on to others and ask that they do the same and as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

So you think your Thanksgiving went bad, here are a few stories for you to laugh at other peoples holiday misfortune  http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490169

 

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34 Days of Happiness – Day 5, Happiness Poem

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness – Day 5, Happiness Poem

The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, a poem, a quote, a moment of happiness or some bit of wisdom all in an effort to boost everyone’s happiness a little bit.  You can do your part by paying it forward, send these little bits of happiness on to others and ask that they do the same and as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

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Today a poem on happiness, by Dr. John Celes, enjoy.

‘Does Happiness depend upon comfort? ’
The answer is definitely a big, ‘No! ’
Happiness lies in not comforts alone!
Happiness is not a static quality of the human mind, body and soul.

All can’t remain happy all the time.
It would be foolishness to wish for a life, filled with happiness alone;
Happiness is more when woes come in-between.
Happiness is just a feeling weird!

Life could become boring and monotonous, when happiness is prolonged.
Even the pauper can be happier than the prince.
Even the beggar smiles and sleeps well, despite much strife.

Happiness is a frame of mind that’s dynamic in nature;
Happiness is a kind of mood of feeling very well;
Happiness is a state of one, when life seems worth living;
Happiness is something strange that varies with time, experience and wisdom.

Happiness is all within;
Happiness is in giving;
Happiness is in sharing;
Happiness is the ceiling, whatever you fix!

Happiness does not wholly depend on comforts;
Happiness cannot be bought by money;
Happiness is not all luxury;
Happiness is abstract to the core!

Happiness is in being child-like, though adult;
Happiness is in making and seeing the less fortunate ones, smile;
Happiness is in acting adult-like, although a child
Happiness is in giving something to someone, although you still need it.

Happiness is in sacrificing for others’ sake;
Happiness is in giving up your chance to someone, who most needs it;
Happiness is in doing acts of charity;
Happiness is when you’ve led a righteous life.

Happiness to some is in dreams alone;
Happiness to some doing risky feats;
Happiness to a few is in a sheer lazy life;
Happiness to some is in yeoman service to mankind.

Happiness is a phenomenon;
Happiness is a quirk of fate;
Happiness is quite rare and scarce at times;
Happiness to some is in living in a virtual world!

Happiness is in braving the storms of life;
Happiness is in toiling for others’ sakes;
Happiness is in sharing your talents and ken;
Happiness is in loving your poor brethren.

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34 Days of Happiness – Day 3, A quick video

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness – Day 3, A quick video

The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, a poem, a quote, a moment of happiness or some bit of wisdom all in an effort to boost everyone’s happiness a little bit.  You can do your part by paying it forward, send these little bits of happiness on to others and ask that they do the same and as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

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Today, a simple video with pretty images and quotes on happiness, enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hh-EgTOxZM

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34 Days of Happiness – Day 2, Zen Habits

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Michael Kane

34 Days of Happiness – Day 2, Zen Habits

The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps an image, a poem, a quote, a moment of happiness or some bit of wisdom all in an effort to boost everyone’s happiness a little bit.  You can do your part by paying it forward, send these little bits of happiness on to others and ask that they do the same and as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

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We are all struggling along the same path and I have no thoughts that I have cornered the market on the wisdom of happiness or what it takes to get there.  There are many good resources on the web that can help, one that I have always found to be consistently good is the Zen Habits site.  For example here is the quote that leads a recent post:

Keep your hands open, and all the sands of the desert can pass through them. Close them, and all you can feel is a bit of grit.’ ~Taisen Deshimaru

Take a look at the Zen habits site and I think you’ll agree it’s a wonderful resource.  http://zenhabits.net/

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Happiness Resources: Our Happiness Grab Bag

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness Resources:  Our Happiness Grab Bag

Today some random and various pieces from around the web to help you have a happier day ~ Rev Kane

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Happiness is the only good.The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so.                                           ~ Robert Green Ingersoll

The Happiness Game – really interesting post/graphic loaded with facts about life and happiness in the United States.

Why game playing makes you happy.

DIY Happiness using daily and weekly tips.

A Pinterest page on happiness.

Be you, live your Dream, a really great blog post on happiness.

What makes us happy? A piece from the Atlantic Magazine

Are extroverts happier than introverts? A piece from Psychology Today

And finally a little Bob Marley to make us all a bit happier

 

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Happiness and Holidays

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Holidays

The best way for a person to have happy thoughts is to count his blessings and not his cash.  ~Author Unknown

Why am I writing about the holiday season, well the traditional season that starts at Thanksgiving and runs through New Year’s Day seems to have grown in size.  We pretty much now celebrate from pre-Halloween through Valentine’s Day.  This extended holiday season is here and it typically comes with two things.  The first is the opportunity to go to lots of parties, to see family and friends, heck you even get some gifts, lots of good food and usually an opportunity to travel.  The second thing that comes with the holiday season is stress.  Over the holidays we have to make things for potlucks, or even provide for hosting our own parties.  We have gifts to buy, desserts to make, places to be and through all of it we have to be happy and smiling even if the roads are icy, the temperature’s are freezing, we don’t feel well or you have to put up with your spouse’s boss who you despise.

So how do you deal with it, what can you do to help you sit back and enjoy the madness?  First, you can relax; it’s the holidays not life and death.  If you have to buy instead of bake a pie it’s not the end of the world, the quickie gift will not kill your friendship.  You can miss a party if you’re not feeling well and honestly, a thoughtful card will make people incredibly happy.  You don’t have to go overboard looking for the perfect gift.

So as we slide into and through the madness of this extended holiday season, breath, relax and be kind and don’t worry you aren’t required to do anything for Groundhogs Day, at least not yet.  And as always, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane

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Happiness and a New Home

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Michael Kane

Hello everyone, 

Nothing very deep tonight, I’m tired, to be honest I’m utterly physically and mentally exhausted.  I’ve been running non-stop since July and the last month has been insane.  In the middle of all of the nuttiness I bought a house, you know, because I needed a bunch of extra things to do in my life. 

Tonight I sit in my new house, filled with a lot of boxes, some empty I’m happy to say, the essentials of a home are all functioning, heat and AC, all of the appliances, TV & Internet.  Tonight I made dinner here for the first time, and am sitting here working on this piece watching a little football.  Tonight I’m able to breathe, relax just a bit and for the first time enjoy that this place is starting to feel less like a new house and more like a new home.

I hope this finds you all safe, relaxed and happy as well tonight ~ Rev Kane

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Wisdom from the Dalai Lama

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Michael Kane

Wisdom from the Dalai Lama

Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts, a key element of which has to be the nurturing of our compassionate nature.

Although we are all the same in not wanting problems and wanting a peaceful life, we tend to create a lot of problems for ourselves. Encountering those problems, anger develops and overwhelms our mind, which leads to violence. A good way to counter this and to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others. Then our anger, jealousy and other destructive emotions will naturally weaken and diminish.

Developing concern for others, thinking of them as part of us, brings self-confidence, reduces our sense of suspicion and mistrust, and enables us to develop a calm mind.

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