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Happiness is Poetry: Bukowski

Happiness is Poetry: Bukowski Today my friends as we continue our assault on any visage of potential holiday depression, a poem from my favorite author, Charles Bukowski.  An uncharacteristically upbeat piece by the master but one with a very real … Continue reading

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Happiness is Poetry: Rumi

Happiness is Poetry: Rumi Tonight I gift you with a long and wonderful piece on falling in love by Rumi.  Hard to imagine his work is over 600 years old, but if you’ve never read any you’re missing out.  Enjoy … Continue reading

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Tiny bits of Joy

Tiny Bits of Joy We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. ~ Buddha Original post day 06/14/2020 Times are hard for folks right … Continue reading

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On Burning Man & The Appalachian Trail

On Burning Man & The Appalachian Trail   If you are unwilling to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary ~ Jim Rohn       First a little background, I am currently off the trail … Continue reading

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Happiness is your Authentic Self

Happiness is your Authentic Self Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable, be honest and transparent anyway ~ Mother Teresa   As I have recently mentioned I spent a week at Burning Man a couple of weeks ago, my 6th or … Continue reading

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The World is Awful, Be Happy Anyway

The World is Awful, Be Happy Anyway If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that each Sunday night I try to post a new blog.  Most weeks it comes pretty easy, something hits me and it marinates … Continue reading

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Happiness & Human Kindness

Happines s & Human Kindness If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. ~ quote often attributed to Mother Teresa Hello my friends, once again the universe seems to be tapping me on … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources: Inspiration & Motivation

Happiness Resources: Inspiration & Motivation Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great.  ~Mark Twain Tonight a little web … Continue reading

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The Importance of Caring about Other People

The Importance of Caring about Other People I have always believed that helping your fellow man is profitable in every sense, personally and bottom line. ~ Mario Puzo   The Loss of Common Courtesy and Kindness So tonight I want … Continue reading

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It will be okay

It will be okay Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise again. ~ Victor Hugo Good evening friends, I have to be honest I’m not feeling it tonight.  As much as I talk and write about … Continue reading

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