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Random Acts of Kindness & Happiness

Random Acts of Kindness & Happiness The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us. ~ Ashley Montague So I came home tonight after the gym and … Continue reading

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Happiness, Denial, Commitment

Happiness, Denial, Commitment A repeat of an older post.  First a Cherokee proverb that I like. Two Wolves One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources: On Contentment

Happiness Resources: On Contentment Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough ~ Oprah Winfrey Today a quick tour around the web for … Continue reading

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Happiness & Embarrassment

Happiness & Embarrassment Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge. ~ Kahlil Gibran I love Kahlil Gibran, I found my way to him by way of a friend’s wedding, I was asked to read a passage and instead of the standard Letter … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources: The Components of Happiness

Happiness Resources: The Components of Happiness A quick web survey tonight for articles related to the components of happiness below are a few links that you might find rewarding: Six components of happiness Satir’s Mandala – an interesting take on … Continue reading

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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

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Happiness Resources: DIY Happiness

Happiness Resources: DIY Happiness Maybe the truth is, there’s a little bit of loser in all of us. Being happy isn’t having everything in your life be perfect. Maybe it’s about stringing together all the little things. ~ Ann Brashares … Continue reading

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Happiness and Passion

Happiness and Passion Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~Harriet Tubman I have hit a certain point … Continue reading

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We are all damaged, but we can be happy!

We are all damaged, but we can be happy!         Defensiveness is usually someone silently screaming that they need you to value and respect them in disguise. When you look for deeper meanings behind someone’s pain you … Continue reading

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TED talk on Happiness

TED talk on Happiness Today one of the fabulous TED talks this one is by Biochemist turned Buddhist Monk, Matthieu Ricard, a really wonderful talk, enjoy http://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness.html Other Happiness Posts You Will Enjoy! Happy Anniversary – Ministry of Happiness: Our … Continue reading

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