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Happiness is Poetry: Warsan Shire, again
Happiness is Poetry: Warsan Shire My alone feels so good, I’ll only have you if you’re sweeter than my solitude. ~ Warsan Shire I love her stuff so much I figured I’d giver her a second day, enjoy my friends … Continue reading
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Tagged beyonce, happiness, lemonade, life, pain, poems, poetry, warsan shire
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Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park
Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. ~ Edward Abbey As many of you … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness on the Road
Tagged anza-borrego state park, backpacking, desert, edward abbey, happiness, hiking, photography
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Finding Happiness in Patience & Subtlety
Finding Happiness in Patience & Subtlety When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~ Lao Tzu Many years ago I started studying Tai Chi and Chi Qong with an instructor in Sacramento. … Continue reading
Simplest Formula for Happiness
Simplest Formula for Happiness The most simple things can bring the greatest happiness ~ Izabella Scorupco We of course talk a lot about it, this is The Ministry of Happiness after all. I try in … Continue reading
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Tagged giving, gratitude, happiness, happy, kindness, life, mindfulness, purpose, relationships
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Great Hikes & Treks
Great Hikes & Treks A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White Shorter Hikes (Under 100 miles) Rim to Rim Grand … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness is Adventure
Tagged backpacking, bhutan, happiness, hiking, himalayas, mt. everest, nepal, scotland, trekking
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Happiness Resources: On Contentment
Happiness Resources: On Contentment Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough ~ Oprah Winfrey Today a quick tour around the web for … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, contentment, happiness, happy, life, oprah winfrey, tiny buddha, writing, zen habits
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Are you ready for your Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
Are you ready for your Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike You need special shoes for hiking — and a bit of a special soul as well. ~ Terri Guillemets So you want to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? First off, congratulations and good … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness
Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, AT, backpacking, happiness, hike, hiking, thru hike, travel, walking
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Happiness in unexpected moments
It’s Monday and man it really is a Monday, I got to sleep late last night. You see I did something silly, I’m moving houses and not cooking much and I yielded to temptation and at dinner had a Coke. … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, children, happiness, happy, inspiration, moments, philosophy
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A Happy Alternate to the Super Bowl
A Happy Alternate to the Super Bowl I feel extraordinarily peaceful when I watch the sun set. ~ Kiefer Sutherland So maybe you’re not so into the Superbowl. Maybe you’re a baseball fan, maybe you hate the Patriots, maybe you’re … Continue reading
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Tagged be happy, football, happiness, photo, relax, sunset, super bowl, superbowl, video
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