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The Science of Happiness

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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!

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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