Tag Archives: health

Getting back to a healthy even

To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~ Buddha I have written often recently about the period of languishing I went through during the … Continue reading

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We all need smiles and laughter

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you. ~ Langston Hughes Recently I heard a story on NPR about a Gallup Poll survey that related some unsurprising, but really depressing facts. … Continue reading

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25 Life Tips

25 Life Tips Advice is like snow – the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind. ~ Samuel Taylor Coleridge I am fortunate enough to have some amazing friends, one of … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Meditation

The Benefits of Meditation Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work.             ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Originally posted January 2015 Tonight … Continue reading

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My COVID Times Diary: It’s serious and not over!

My COVID Times Diary: It’s serious and not over! We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. ~ Carl Sagan The Good News This week it will … Continue reading

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Holiday Happiness: Importance of Diet and Exercise on Happiness

Holiday Happiness: Importance of Diet and Exercise on Happiness To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. ~ Gene Tunney The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and an exceptionally hard time for some.  So, until … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays: 2020 Silver Linings

Happy Holidays: 2020 Silver Linings I would do my damn best to be more happy than not. You’ve already experienced so much bullshit so you can always look back on how things could be worse. That’s my two cents. ~ … Continue reading

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Finding Happiness in the Apocalypse

Finding Happiness in the Apocalypse I’ve been joking for awhile that we’re in the apocalypse.  I’ve talked in this blog about how this may in fact be a slow motion apocalypse.  What do I mean by that?  We always envision … Continue reading

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Why I love walking

Why I love walking In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Why I love walking While on the treadmill at the gym earlier today I was trying  to think about what I … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources: Improving Your Mood

Happiness Resources: Improving Your Mood So tonight a tour around the web to find some resources to help you improve your mood.  Hey, no matter where we are on the road to happiness, improving your mood is always a good … Continue reading

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