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Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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Tips for Better Life/Work Balance

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Michael Kane

Tips for Better Life/Work Balance You actually don’t have to do it all ~ Danielle LaPorte So last weekend I had the opportunity to do one of the keynote talks at the California Business Educators Association conference in Anaheim.  The … Continue reading →

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A Slower Pace of Life can Make You Happy

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Michael Kane

A Slower Pace of Life can Make You Happy Slow down and enjoy life.  It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast –  you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. ~ Eddie … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.  ~Thornton Wilder It has been a hectic time for me lately and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Accepting Impermanence

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Accepting Impermanence Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it, we are in harmony with reality. – Pema Chodron I was sitting in my office the other day reflecting on changes that I have … Continue reading →

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Happiness in the Dull Moments

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness in the Dull Moments Life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it                    ~ Charles Swindoll I have been thinking a lot lately as I’m closing in on turning 50 about my purpose … Continue reading →

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Rituals for Happiness

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Michael Kane

Rituals for Happiness Rituals are important. Nowadays it’s hip not to be married. I’m not interested in being hip. ~ John Lennon As we are all quite aware nothing is typical or normal in our world right now.  For that … Continue reading →

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Notice the Small Things

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Michael Kane

Notice the Small Things We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. ~ Mother Teresa So today I want to talk about … Continue reading →

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Get a little Joy in Your Life

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

Get a little Joy in Your Life 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 One of the most joyous days of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Lie to Yourself

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Michael Kane

Don’t Lie to Yourself I fell into a conversation the other day, a very interesting conversation.  It was about the internal dialogue we all have with ourselves.  You know, the conversation inside our heads that we are constantly having with … Continue reading →

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