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Happiness & Acceptance

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Acceptance Happiness can only exist in acceptance ~ George Orwell “Acceptance is a beautiful thing, but it’s also something that I’ve struggled to master. Acceptance, the opposite of resistance, is simply allowing things to be as they are, … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao: Happiness and Resolve

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Michael Kane

Banish uncertainty Affirm strength Hold resolve Expect death Make your stand today.  On this spot.  Make your actions count; do not falter in your determination to fulfill your destiny.  Don’t follow the destiny outlined in some mystical book: Create your … Continue reading →

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Time for a Happiness Day

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Michael Kane

Time for a Happiness Day Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you ~ Karl Lagerfeld You are not a bad person, you’re not evil … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Grateful for Good Health

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Grateful for Good Health At least you have your health the old saying goes and we all know to some degree this is true.  Recently, I’ve come to a better understanding of that expression.  Over the last two … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Disappointment

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Disappointment A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. ~ Winston Churchill Things go wrong, or at least not the way you want them to, this is just a fact … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Action and Experience

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Action & Experience People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.  Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.  ~H. Jackson Browne Today I’d like to talk about experience and happiness.  We can talk about … Continue reading →

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A little bit of laughter and happiness

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Michael Kane

So sometimes talking about how to be happy and all of the things we need to do can be a bit heavy and sometimes you just need to laugh, the link below should help you with that, be happy. http://zdeaconblue.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/fun-friday-laughing-babies/

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Indecision & Procrastination, the Enemies of Happiness

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Michael Kane

If you wait for everything to be perfect according to your preconceived plans, then you may well wait forever. If you go out and work with the current of life, you may find that success comes from building upon small things. Continue reading →

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Balance: The Wisdom of Deng Ming-Dao

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Michael Kane

Everything has its place. Everything has its season. As events turn, balance is to know what is here, what is coming and how to be in perfect harmony with it. Then one attains a state of sublimity that cannot be challenged.
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Patience part II and a little bit about work

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michael Kane

I posted on patience the other day and can’t believe I didn’t include the quote above from the Dalai Lama. So I’ve rectified that little error and also provided you a quote from Albert Camus about work, given that most of you will be seeing this for the first time on Monday morning when you’re on your way or at work. Remember it is in all of our life where we need to search for happiness, if you find happiness in your job that’s fantastic. For those of you who don’t, then it’s time to seriously sit down and consider when and how you can change the work you do. Continue reading →

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