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Great Hikes & Treks
Great Hikes & Treks A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White Shorter Hikes (Under 100 miles) Rim to Rim Grand … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness is Adventure
Tagged backpacking, bhutan, happiness, hiking, himalayas, mt. everest, nepal, scotland, trekking
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Happiness Moments: Havasu Falls
Happiness Moments: Havasu Falls So a new little writing experiment for the blog. I’ve been wanting to find a way to do some free writing as practice. And I’ve been wanting to capture the moments in my life that have … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged arizona, camping, grand canyon, happiness, havasu falls, havasupai, hiking, momentary food
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The Need and Beauty of Quiet and Silence
But I’ll tell you what hermits realize. If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you’ll come to understand that you’re connected with everything.
Alan Watts Continue reading
Posted in happiness resources, personal happiness
Tagged happiness, hiking, national parks, natural quiet, quiet
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The Joys of Traveling Solo
The Joys of Traveling Solo It is far better to be alone, than in bad company. ~ George Washington So I was reading the San Francisco Chronicle the other day and this article popped up, no friends, no problem – … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged be happy, being alone, happiness, happy, hiking, travel, traveling alone, traveling solo
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Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing!
Himalayan Travelogue – The Whole Thing! Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame. … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness
Tagged backpacking, blog, everest, happiness, hiking, himalaya, life, nepal, trekking, writing
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Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier
Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. ~ Martin Buber I have been actively writing about happiness for almost six years now. My work here at the Ministry of Happiness … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness is Adventure, personal happiness
Tagged adventure, biking, bucket list, festivals, fun, happiness, hiking, travel
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The West Highland Way
The West Highland Way Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all of the growth and happiness occurs while you are climbing it. ~ Andy Rooney All of my 2018 West Highland Way posts in one spot, … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Adventure, Happiness is Adventure
Tagged adventure, hiking, scotland, travel, West Highland Way
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The Great Glen Way
The Great Glen Way Nature is not a place to visit, it is home. ~ Gary Snyder All of my Great Glen Way posts in one spot,I hope you enjoy and have a happy day my friends. ~ Rev Kane … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Adventure
Tagged adventure, great glen way, hiking, scotland, travel, walking
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Appalachian Trail Happiness: My Favorite Little Hiker
Appalachian Trail Happiness: My Favorite Little Hiker As a child, one has that magical capacity to move among the many eras of the earth; to see the land as an animal does; to experience the sky from the perspective of … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness, personal happiness
Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, children, happiness, hiking, life, life hack, nature
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