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Believe in Yourself and Be Happy

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

Believe in Yourself and Be Happy Believe in yourself!  Have faith in your abilities!  Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you can’t be happy or successful ~ Norman Vincent Peale I’ve been trying to be more … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Community

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

The Importance of Community The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. ~ Coretta Scott King There are times when we all feel alone, times when we feel like no one cares … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Mindfulness & Decisions

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

Happiness, Mindfulness & Decisions Make bold choices and make mistakes. It’s all those things that add up to the person you become. ~ Angelina Jolie It’s been a confusing couple of weeks for me, of course it’s also been an … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Missing Some Perfect Days

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

Happiness and Missing Some Perfect Days I don’t like nostalgia, unless it’s mine. ~ Lou Reed Today I’m allowing myself a bit of nostalgia, I’ve been back in the default world for a little over a month now.  I’m adapting, … Continue reading →

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Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

Three Questions and some thoughts from Anza-Borrego State Park What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. ~ Edward Abbey As many of you … Continue reading →

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Great Hikes & Treks

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

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 →

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Are you ready for your Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

Are you ready for your Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike You need special shoes for hiking — and a bit of a special soul as well. ~ Terri Guillemets So you want to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? First off, congratulations and good … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources: Travel Makes You Happier

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

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 →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Happiness and the Three Questions

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Happiness and the Three Questions We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our … Continue reading →

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What is Happiness?

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

What is Happiness? Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.  ~ Omar Khayyam So I sat down tonight to do my weekly post and I hit the wall that is writer’s block.  I played some of the … Continue reading →

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