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In the end, we hope for comfort and peace

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Michael Kane

The real spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the extent to which he achieves inner tranquility. ~ Swami Sivananda In the end, we hope for comfort and peace At the end of our lives there is not much … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Saying Yes on Your Happiness

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Michael Kane

The Cost of Saying Yes on Your Happiness I’ve been writing this blog for fourteen years now. Over that time I’ve talked about so many aspects of happiness. Some of the things I’ve talked about are on the positive and … Continue reading →

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Peace and Pizza

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Michael Kane

I have to admit I don’t like pizza. I love it. And I am prepared to do literally anything to get my hands on a slice. ~ Liz Truss (and Rev Kane) Pizza So as I mentioned in a post … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Serenity

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Serenity Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is.    ~ Thomas Szasz Originally published in 2015 So as I’ve embarked upon my latest adventure I’ve made a stop in Monterey, CA … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Michael Kane

Sometimes, Happiness is Avoidance Happiness depends on ourselves ~ Aristotle Here at the Ministry of Happiness we have talked often about the necessity of facing your issues and dealing with them straight on. This is almost always the option and … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Woodstock, Burning Man & a Common Compassion Movement

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Woodstock, Burning Man & a Common Compassion Movement Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. ~ The Dalai Lama A few days ago I noticed on one of the movie channels that Woodstock was … Continue reading →

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Happiness and my Burning Man Adventure

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and my Burning Man Adventure Instead of trying to make your life perfect, give yourself the freedom to make it an adventure, and go ever upward. ~ Drew Houston Shortly before my 40th birthday I made one of the … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Healing a Nation

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Healing a Nation I don’t normally talk politics in this column, and honestly, tonight’s post really isn’t political.  America has been politically divided for some time.  Over the last four years that division has seemed particularly deep and … Continue reading →

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Slow down and Be Happy!

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Michael Kane

Slow down and Be Happy! Don’t exist. Live. Get out, explore. Thrive. Challenge authority. Challenge yourself. Evolve. Change forever. Become who you say you always will. Keep moving. Don’t stop. Start the revolution. Become a freedom fighter. Become a superhero. … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a few minutes of peace

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Michael Kane

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 →

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