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Happiness and Healing a Nation

Happiness and Healing a Nation I don’t normally talk politics in this column, and honestly, tonight’s post really isn’t political.  America has been politically divided for some time.  Over the last four years that division has seemed particularly deep and … Continue reading

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The Importance of Forgiveness

The Importance of Forgiveness Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.  ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. So recently I had a really deep conversation with a friend.  … Continue reading

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My New Book: Athena’s Addict

My New Book: Athena’s Addict                 The wound is the place where the light enters into you. ~ Rumi This is the single most deeply personal post I will likely ever do on the Ministry of Happiness.  As I have … Continue reading

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Really amazing hiking story

A Really Amazing Hiking Story http://www.backpacker.com/special-features/gone-hiking/ A friend passed this on to me and I read it this evening and it is a truly amazing story that brought tears to my eyes.  I head into the forest tomorrow, on the … Continue reading

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Happiness and Silence

Happiness & Silence “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”~ Ansel Adams Sometimes the universe taps you on the shoulder and say hey, pay attention to this or … Continue reading

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