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The Importance of Balance in Losing Weight

The Importance of Balance Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. ~ Thomas Merton The Importance of Balance in Losing Weight We have talked about balance many times on this blog.  Normally I’m … Continue reading

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Think like a millennial

Think like a millennial Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life                            ~ Dolly Parton I heard it again at a meeting this week.  Something I hear quite frequently, “millennials are concerned with life/work … Continue reading

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Make some happiness today

Make Some Happiness Today Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys.  If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it.  ~Fyodor … Continue reading

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Happiness and Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Happiness and Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) We often busy ourselves in order to forget the poignant and ephemeral nature of our lives. ~ Rev Kane High Blood Pressure In some ways, blood pressure is the bane of my existence.  I … Continue reading

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Living not just existing

Living not just existing     At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. ~ Lao Tzu   We focus here at the Ministry of Happiness on … Continue reading

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Life is a roller coaster, hang on and enjoy the ride

Life is a roller coaster, hang on and enjoy the ride Life is 10% what happened to you and 90% how you react to it.                             ~ … Continue reading

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Happiness and being Child-like

Happiness and being Child-like It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.  ~Berkely Breathed Good morning friends, first off today please read the title of this post carefully, Happiness and being child-like, not childish.  One of the things that … Continue reading

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Happiness & Being Perfect

Happiness & Being Perfect Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational. ~ Hugh Mackay So there’s a post going around on the web that I really like although if I tried I … Continue reading

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Happiness, Relaxation & Downtime

Happiness, Relaxation & Downtime Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. ~ John Lennon I think today’s post falls into the category of duh philosophy.  You know it’s like when people tell you exercise is good for you, duh.  … Continue reading

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A Mindfulness Day as a Way to Happiness

A Mindfulness Day as a Way to Happiness In mindfulness one is not only restful and happy, but alert and awake. Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality.                             ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Recently I had the absolute pleasure … Continue reading

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