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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Damn Knees

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Damn Knees So I’m starting out this post with a message myself and to the rest of the hikers out there doing miles on the Appalachian Trail.  We’re too hard on ourselves, I address this … Continue reading

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Happiness is Turning 50!

Turning 50 is a great excuse for a lot of people, to act silly, or check off bucket list items or make big life changes they should have made years before. I haven’t done much of that, my impending Appalachian Trail thru-hike is part of a recurring five year cycle that is linked to that understanding that we only live once. Continue reading

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Happiness is Aging

Happiness is Aging       Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty. ~ Coco Chanel     So my friends tonight I want to … Continue reading

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The wisdom of the Dalai Lama

The wisdom of the Dalai Lama Tonight a little wisdom from the Dalai Lama, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Starting the day Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find … Continue reading

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Advice and Words from the Dalai Lama

Advice and Words from the Dalai Lama Starting the day Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find peace of mind. Then, when I meet people, I think of them as long-term friends; I … Continue reading

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One more lesson on patience and happiness

One more lesson on patience and happiness A friend of mine posted this on FaceBook, grab a tissue, and whether the story is true or not is irrelevant, the lesson is important.  We have talked about before, to steal from … Continue reading

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Happiness & Aging: Deng Ming-Dao

Happiness & Aging: Deng Ming-Dao If you’ve read this blog for a while you know that I at times fall back to my daily meditation book, 365 Day Tao by Deng Ming-Dao.  A piece from a couple of weeks ago … Continue reading

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Happiness, the U-Bend and Bhutan

Happiness, the U-Bend and Bhutan Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It’s great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I’m not complaining,… Those who find growing old terrible … Continue reading

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