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Happiness is Poetry: Bukowski
Happiness is Poetry: Bukowski Today my friends as we continue our assault on any visage of potential holiday depression, a poem from my favorite author, Charles Bukowski. An uncharacteristically upbeat piece by the master but one with a very real … Continue reading
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Tagged bukowski, depression, happiness, holidays, life, personal happiness, poem, poetry, thanksgiving
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Happiness is Poetry: Rumi
Happiness is Poetry: Rumi Tonight I gift you with a long and wonderful piece on falling in love by Rumi. Hard to imagine his work is over 600 years old, but if you’ve never read any you’re missing out. Enjoy … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, holidays, love, poem, poems, poetry, rumi, writing
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TED Talks on Happiness
TED Talks on Happiness For a few moments, be aware of your potential for change. Whatever your present situation is, evolution and transformation are always possible. At the least, you can change your way of seeing things and then, gradually, … Continue reading
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Tagged dan gilbert, depression, habits, happiness, holidays, podcasts, positivity, ricard, TED talks
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Holiday Happiness: The Poetry & Wisdom of Khalil Gibran
The Poetry & Wisdom of Khalil Gibran The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and an exceptionally hard time for some. So, until the New Year I’ll be posting a Holiday Happiness post each day to try help … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, depression, happiness, holidays, khalil gibran, philosophy, poems, poetry, wisdom, writing
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Happiness is Poetry: Pablo Neruda
LoHappiness is Poetry: Pablo Neruda Today another one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda almost the polar opposite of Bukowski, Pablo Neruda immerses himself in love and beauty and of course a bit of happiness. So today, Ode to the … Continue reading
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Tagged art, happiness, holidays, neruda, personal happiness, poems, poet, poetry, writing
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Happiness is Photography: Ireland
Happiness is Photography: Ireland “In Ireland, you go to someone’s house, and she asks you if you want a cup of tea. You say no, thank you, you’re really just fine. She asks if you’re sure. You say of course … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, happiness, holidays, images, ireland, irish, photo, photography, travel
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Giving & Kindness
Giving & Kindness One of the things that research has often shown is that giving can make you happier, that even small acts of giving and kindness in the end make you happier. Below a piece on just this thought. … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Happiness
Tagged Christmas, giving, gratitude, happiness, holidays, kindness, positivity
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Slow Down, Relax, Be Happy
Slow Down, Relax, Be Happy Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked up about things. ~ Kenneth Branagh The holidays are upon us, work has been incredibly busy, I’ve been working six days … Continue reading
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Tagged be happy, happiness, happy, holidays, relax, revkane, take it easy
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Happiness is Thanksgiving, Kindness & Gratitude
Happiness is Thanksgiving, Kindness & Gratitude Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. … Continue reading
Posted in Random Happiness
Tagged cooking, depression, food, giving, gratitude, happiness, holidays, kindness, positivity, thanksgiving
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