-
To Follow this Blog Click Here!
The Ministry of Happiness
Categories
Ministry of Happiness on Facebook
Tag Archives: Lao tzu
Cultivating the subtle in the pursuit of happiness
Cultivating the subtle in the pursuit of happiness When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~ Lao Tzu Many years ago I started studying Tai Chi and Chi Qong with an instructor in … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, personal happiness
Tagged chi qong, happiness, Lao tzu, life, personal, philosophy, spirituality, subtle energy, tai chi, yoga
1 Comment
Happiness & Loving Yourself
Happiness & Loving Yourself Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged acceptance, bliss, blog, happiness, Lao tzu, love, positivity, self-esteem, sobriety, writing
2 Comments
Happiness is love and unconventional wisdom
Happiness is love and unconventional wisdom Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. ~ Lao Tzu Originally posted January, 2014 So tonight friends let’s talk about love. Recently I saw something that … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged blog, burning man, conventional wisdom, happiness, Lao tzu, love, normal, valentine's day, writing
7 Comments
Finding Happiness in Patience & Subtlety
Finding Happiness in Patience & Subtlety When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. ~ Lao Tzu Originally published February, 2019 Many years ago I started studying Tai Chi and Chi Qong with an … Continue reading
Happiness links from Zen Habits
Happiness links from Zen Habits Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~ Lao Tzu I’ve referred to one of my favorite sites on … Continue reading
Posted in happiness resources
Tagged breathe, contemplation, happiness, Lao tzu, meditation, mindfulness, solitude, taoism, zen
1 Comment
Happiness, Simplicity & Gratitude
Happiness, Simplicity & Gratitude By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning. ~ Lao Tzu So lately the … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged gratitude, happiness, inspiration, Lao tzu, life, philosophy, simplicity, simplify, taoism
2 Comments
You matter! You deserve to be happy!
You matter! You deserve to be happy! Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you ~ Lao Tzu You matter! I’m not sure … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged burning man, contentment, David Best, grateful, gratitude, happiness, Lao tzu, life, positivity, spirituality
4 Comments
Happiness and Cycles
Happiness and Cycles Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. ~ Lao Tzu Taoist philosophy says … Continue reading
Living not just existing
Living not just existing At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want. ~ Lao Tzu We focus here at the Ministry of Happiness on … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged behappy, existing, experience, happiness, Lao tzu, life, living, philosophy, taoism, YOLO
1 Comment
On the Road Again – Metamorphosis
On the Road Again – Metamorphosis So it is truly impossible for me to start a journey without Willie Nelson ringing in my ears, thanks Willie! But today I left my old life, I wrote yesterday about the trip details, … Continue reading
Posted in personal happiness
Tagged change, happiness, Lao tzu, life, quote, rumi, travel
Leave a comment
The Ministry of Happiness 