Tag Archives: happy

Renew your commitment to self-care

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Michael Kane

Forgiveness isn’t just the absence of anger. I think it’s also the presence of self-love, when you actually begin to value yourself. ~ Tara Westover Renew your commitment to self-care I was fortunate last week to be asked to present … Continue reading →

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The first step leads to Happiness

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Michael Kane

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. ~ Laozi In this blog I have talked about many facets of happiness. Whether those are making sure that you are physically fit and well, or that you are … Continue reading →

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Celebrate for No Reason!

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Michael Kane

The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by. – Alek Wek I’ve gone through a few months of really being in neutral. Not depressed … Continue reading →

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Happiness is going to the movies

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Michael Kane

Cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out. ~ Martin Scorsese Happiness is going to the movies I love movies and more than that I love going to the movies. I’m fortunate to have been born … Continue reading →

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Getting older is interesting

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Michael Kane

Getting older ain’t for cowards, this getting older is a lot to go through. ~ John Mellencamp (Don’t need this body) Getting older is interesting The quote tonight comes from a John Mellencamp album, Life, Death, Love and Freedom. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Loneliness and Connection

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Michael Kane

Loneliness is different than isolation and solitude. Loneliness is a subjective feeling where the connections we need are greater than the connections we have. In the gap, we experience loneliness. It’s distinct from the objective state of isolation, which is … Continue reading →

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Happiness is my tiny patio garden

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Michael Kane

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul. ~ Alfred Austin I love gardening! It’s probably my oldest … Continue reading →

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Making Happy Choices

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Michael Kane

Authenticity can’t be replicated or faked. You’re either real or you’re not. ~ Bibi Bourelly Making Happy Choices So my early adult life was quite exciting and I certainly owe that to the fact that I was heavily indulging in … Continue reading →

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Cooking Makes Me Happy

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Michael Kane

One of the most meditative times of my day is when I’m cooking. ~ Gabrielle Bernstein Cooking Makes Me Happy So this week a friend posted a picture from one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans, Cochon. He was … Continue reading →

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Changing the Definition of Success

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Michael Kane

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. ~ Albert Einstein Changing the Definition of Success I’m closing in on retirement and so I’ve been sitting back a bit and looking at my career and my … Continue reading →

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