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Pleasure, Meaning and Engagement

Happiness is not a goal, it’s a by product. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt A lot of the research around happiness boils happiness down to these three things pleasure, meaning and engagement. So for something to make you happy it first needs … Continue reading

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Happy Re-connection

One must always maintain one’s connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it. ~ Gaston Bachelard Hello friends, it’s been awhile since you’ve heard from me. As I’ve mentioned before, the last two years has put me … Continue reading

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Family Happiness

The Ban Be clan in their Carrol Gardens bakery – Brooklyn My family is my strength and my weakness ~ Aishwarya Rai Bachchan How happiness relates to family is one of the most complex things in the universe. Humans are … Continue reading

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How to keep balance during the holidays

The holidays are here, Thanksgiving is over and the shopping season is fully under way, I can tell by the fact that driving in any commercial parking lot feels like I’ve been dropped into Death Race 2000. So this time … Continue reading

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The hard days of the holiday season are here

I pray you heal from things no one ever apologized for ~ Unknown It’s the holiday season, how do I know? Well today the parking lot at the supermarket was completely madness. People just walking in the driving lanes like … Continue reading

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Simple Gratitude and Wisdom

Simple Gratitude and Wisdom It’s Superbowl Sunday and as I post this most people are watching the game.  I’ve heard this day referred to as an unofficial American holiday.  I’m honestly not all that interested in the outcome tonight, there … Continue reading

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An Ode to the Ides of March

An Ode to the Ides of March The Ides of March are come, but not gone. ~ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar I had an incredible English teacher in high school, his name was Francis Sullivan, Sully he was called.  He … Continue reading

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Keeping the important people close to you

Keeping the important people close to you A true friend is someone who is there for you when they would rather be anywhere else. ~ Len Wein I’m someone who has a small circle of friends.  Sure, I know lots … Continue reading

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Happiness Moments: Halloween with my nephews

Happiness Moments: Halloween with my nephews Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home… it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it. ~ Chuck Palahniuk So a new little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: It’s Christmas

Holiday Happiness: It’s Christmas Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. ~ Calvin Coolidge The holidays … Continue reading

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