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One more lesson on patience and happiness

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Michael Kane

One more lesson on patience and happiness A friend of mine posted this on FaceBook, grab a tissue, and whether the story is true or not is irrelevant, the lesson is important.  We have talked about before, to steal from … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Patience

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Michael Kane

The practice of patience guards us against losing our presence of mind. It enables us to remain undisturbed, even when the situation is really difficult. It gives us a certain amount of inner peace, which allows us some self-control, so … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on warm-heartedness & happiness

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Michael Kane

Warm-heartedness reinforces our self-confidence – giving us not a blind confidence, but a sense of confidence based on reason. When you have that you can act transparently, with nothing to hide! Likewise, if you are honest, the community will trust … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on Caring

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao on Caring There are times in life when we are called upon to help others typically when people we care about are suffering and in pain.  At these times we feel obligated to give of ourselves and we … Continue reading →

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Happiness & Cynicism

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Cynicism It is better to sit alone than in company with the bad; and it is, better still to sit with the good than alone. It is better to speak to a seeker of knowledge than to remain … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Children

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Children Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.              ~ Kahlil Gibran So recently the Rev had a wonderful opportunity I … Continue reading →

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Happiness and not being happy

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness and not being happy The art of living does not consist in preserving and clinging to a particular mode of happiness, but in allowing happiness to change its form without being disappointed by the change; happiness, like a child, … Continue reading →

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Happiness Rankings Worldwide

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness Rankings Worldwide From time to time I see articles on worldwide happiness rankings and the United States bounces around in these rankings but we’re usually between 10 and 15th, they all have slightly different criteria, so I thought tonight … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Communication, and Simplicity

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Communication, and Simplicity What a wonderful life I’ve had!  I only wish I’d realized it sooner.  ~ Colette So recently there has been an image floating around the internet and it’s one I really like for its directness and … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s not about Happiness

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Michael Kane

Sometimes it’s not about Happiness If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees. ~ Kahlil Gibran I cycle on the weekends and am training for a new goal, … Continue reading →

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