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The Dude on Meditation & Buddhism
The Dude on Meditation & Buddhism The link below is to a really interesting interview with Jeff Bridges referred to me by my brother, and I realize not the typical post for this blog, but there is a connection. For … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, personal happiness
Tagged big lebowski, buddhism, happiness, jeff bridges, life, meditation, movies, serenity, the dude
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The Benefits of Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Originally posted January 2015 Tonight … Continue reading
Posted in happiness resources, meditation
Tagged buddhism, Christmas, concentration, happiness, health, holidays, meditation, positivity, reflection
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Happiness Resources: Mindfulness
Happiness Resources: Mindfulness The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing. ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn Tonight a look at an idea that … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, happiness, meditation, mindfulness, philosophy, psychology, thich nhat hanh, wisdom
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Slow down!
So take that moment and just breathe, take the time to look around and appreciate what you have, and maybe, just maybe, Monday won’t feel so much like a Monday.
Posted in Deng Ming-Dao, personal happiness
Tagged breathe, hapiness, meditation, philosophy, relax, slow down, taoism
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Take a Deep Breath, Move Forward
Take a Deep Breath, Move Forward We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. ~ Rev Kane Originally posted August, 2019 Transitions and changes seem ever-present … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, bears, breathe, Christmas, happiness, holidays, meditation, positivity, turtles
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Happiness is a few minutes of peace
Happiness is a few minutes of peace The greatest self is a peaceful smile, that always sees the world smiling back. ~ Bryant H. McGill Originally posted June, 2018 So tonight friends a post inspired by … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness is Music, personal happiness
Tagged happiness, happy, meditation, music, nature sounds, peace, peaceful, relax, relaxation, yoga
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Why I love walking
Why I love walking In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir Why I love walking While on the treadmill at the gym earlier today I was trying to think about what I … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness, personal happiness
Tagged be happy, exercise, happiness, happy, health, hiking, meditation, walking
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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
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Tagged breathe, contemplation, happiness, Lao tzu, meditation, mindfulness, solitude, taoism, zen
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Some happy words and images
Some happy words and images Kiss The Earth Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, happiness, ireland, life, meditation, nature, peace, personal happiness, thich nhat hanh
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Happiness is a Quiet Sunday Morning
Happiness is a Quiet Sunday Morning When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. ~ Marcus Aurelius Today the heat broke in … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, be happy, breakfast, dawn, happiness, happy, meditation, morning
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