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The Science of Happiness

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Michael Kane

The Science of Happiness If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien This whole idea of happiness for a long time was thought to be a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Happiness: The Poetry & Wisdom of Khalil Gibran

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Michael Kane

The Poetry & Wisdom of Khalil Gibran The holidays are a very stressful time for everyone and an exceptionally hard time for some.  So, until the New Year I’ll be posting a Holiday Happiness post each day to try help … Continue reading →

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Happiness Resources: Mindfulness

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Michael Kane

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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Happiness and your own personal weirdness

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness and your own personal weirdness People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.  Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.  ~H. Jackson Browne Recently I have been a bit down in the dumps, for … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Wisdom, Calvin & Hobbes

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Wisdom, Calvin & Hobbes So one of my all-time favorite comic strips was Calvin & Hobbes and it was a depressing day when the final strip was printed so many years ago.  Today an old friend shared with me … Continue reading →

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Happiness Tips

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness Tips So I thought tonight it might be interesting to post a number pieces that share tips on living a happier life, if for nothing else than to see what the overlap was, have a look and have a … Continue reading →

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Are you living or existing?

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Michael Kane

Are you living or 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 how to … Continue reading →

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Cultivating the subtle in the pursuit of happiness

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Michael Kane

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 →

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The Philosophy of Happiness

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Michael Kane

The Philosophy of Happiness So a little search of the web tonight on Philosophy and Happiness and a few resources and interesting pieces of reading, have a happy day my friends.    ~ Rev Kane Originally posted March 2018 I really … Continue reading →

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Slow down!

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Michael Kane

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.

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