Tag Archives: contemplation

Three Questions, April 9, 2025

The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival. ~ Aristotle Three Questions, April 9, 2025 You can find the background to The Three Questions in my recent post about it. … Continue reading

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Happiness links from Zen Habits

Happiness links from Zen Habits Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~ Lao Tzu I’ve referred to one of my favorite sites on … Continue reading

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Change can be a good thing

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Change can be a good thing As many of you know I hiked 1000 miles on the Appalachian Trail this summer.  A long trip like that is bound to create some change in you personally.  On the … Continue reading

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Reflection and Meditation

Reflection and Meditation The more intense the nature of a man, the more readily will he find meditation, and the more successfully will he practice it. ~ James Allen It’s been a turbulent week for me and a lot of the … Continue reading

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