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The Effort of Happiness, Visualization, Altruism and Gratitude

The Effort of Happiness, Visualization, Altruism and Gratitude What a wonderful life I’ve had!  I only wish I’d realized it sooner.  ~ Colette So is there any actual benefit to all of these things we have been talking about?  I … Continue reading

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Happiness & Aging

Happiness & Aging My issue isn’t about physical aging; my issue is about wanting to remain vigorous and youthful in my spirit. ~ Rob Lowe I had a job interview last week, it went ok, I was definitely a bit … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: The Dalai Lama on Caring for Others

Holiday Happiness: The Dalai Lama on Caring for Others 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 … Continue reading

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Come out, come out wherever you are?

Come out, come out wherever you are? A friend is someone who give your permission to be yourself. ~ Jim Morrison I’m back in my hometown for a couple of weeks before I head off to Mexico.  Yesterday I had … Continue reading

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Happiness & Forgiveness

Happiness & Forgiveness The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong               ~ Mahatma Gandhi So there is the obvious thread here, forgiveness is a good thing. If you can truly forgive the people who have done … Continue reading

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Happiness, asking for what you really want

Happiness, asking for what you really want There are two things to aim at in life:  first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it.  Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.  ~Logan Pearsall Smith Recently … Continue reading

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A Post Thanksgiving Hug

A Post Thanksgiving Hug When autumn darkness falls, what we will remember are the small acts of kindness: a cake, a hug, an invitation to talk, and every single rose. These are all expressions of a nation coming together and … Continue reading

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Thoughts on friendship by the Dalai Lama

Thoughts on friendship by the Dalai Lama Friends, genuine friends, are attracted by a warm heart, not money, not power. A genuine friend considers you as just another human being, as a brother or sister, and shows affection on that … Continue reading

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Happiness & Friendship

Happiness & Friendship In order to have great happiness you have to have great pain and unhappiness – otherwise how would you know when you’re happy?  ~ Leslie Caron Recently I wrote a poem, it was a poem about hope … Continue reading

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34 Days of Happiness – Day 33, Happy Christmas Eve

34 Days of Happiness – Day 33, Happy Christmas Eve 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 … Continue reading

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