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Happiness and a fresh start in the morning

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness and a fresh start in the morning Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.  ~Mahatma Gandhi This morning I’m going to turn to my favorite modern Taoist writer Deng Ming-Dao.  … Continue reading →

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Girl Scouts: Science of Happiness Badge

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Michael Kane

The Girl Scouts have recently revamped all of their badges to try to bring them into the 21st Century.  This included one that for obvious reasons that caught my attention, their new Science of Happiness Badge.  I think this is … Continue reading →

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Happiness and taking a break

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness and taking a break We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don’t allow our bodies to heal, and we don’t allow our minds and hearts to heal. ~ Thich Nhat … Continue reading →

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Time for a happiness inventory

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Michael Kane

Time for a happiness inventory So as you are reading this on this wonderful Monday morning I am going to ask you to do something.  Oh, not for me of course, but for you, I want you to take a … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Looking Back

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Michael Kane

Today (September 19th) is the one year anniversary of the Ministry of Happiness!  As with any new endeavor, one year ago I wondered if this would fly.  Would anyone actually read what I had to say?  Would it be beneficial to … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Kindness & Surprise

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Kindness & Surprise Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle ~ Plato Well after having returned from my annual vacation to the desert, I came home wondering what to write about, searching my mind for … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Loss

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Michael Kane

Right now in my world there is a lot of pain and loss going on, I have two friends whose parents are dying.  For both of them it will be the first parent they are losing, something I have not … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Compassion, Happiness, & Capitalism

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Michael Kane

The Dalai Lama on Compassion, Happiness, & Capitalism Today some quick words from the Dalai Lama and an article on him holding his own against some of capitalism’s heavy hitters reminding them of the need for compassion and necessity for … Continue reading →

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Happiness & The Basics

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness & The Basics As we all pursue a happier and more contented life we have to remember the basics eating right, sleeping right, and being safe.  We can talk about our relationships, about the nature of positivity and the … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on Clarity

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao on Clarity Can you see a sound? Can you hear light? Can you unite your senses? Can you turn inward? What we are all seeking is clarity.  Forget about religious rationalization.  Forget about elaborate explanations.  What we all … Continue reading →

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