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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Fear and Loathing on the AT

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Fear and Loathing on the AT As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is that I will walk all 2,200 miles of … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: A Start

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: A Start       Hello my friends, this is my Appalachian Trail (AT) journal but no, I’m not on the trail right now. I have however decided to start in late February or early March … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Photography: Great Sites

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Photography: Great Sites I think that emotional content is an image’s most important element, regardless of the photographic technique. Much of the work I see these days lacks the emotional impact to draw a reaction from viewers, or … Continue reading →

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Random Happiness: Nature Sounds

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Michael Kane

Random Happiness: Nature Sounds Great things are done when men and mountains meet. This is not done by jostling in the street. ~ William Blake So today in my tour around the web I encountered and interesting story on NPR … Continue reading →

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Happiness and More

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness and More Most of the luxuries, and many of the so-called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts, the wisest have even lived a … Continue reading →

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Happines is Nature, Beauty & Gratitude

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Michael Kane

A friend passed this my way today, thanks Kim, and it’s really amazing, a 10-minute video and well worth it to take a break and check this out, have a happy day my friends! http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/louie_schwartzberg_nature_beauty_gratitude.html

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The Dalai Lama – How to start your day

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Michael Kane

See if paying attention to the nature of the mind early in the morning makes your mind more alert throughout the day. Your thoughts certainly will be more tranquil. The conceptual mind that runs on thinking of good things, bad … Continue reading →

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