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Happiness and More
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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Tagged blog, consumerism, happiness, life, mckibbon, more, nature, philosophy, self-improvement, thoreau
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Happiness and Relationships
I found the following bouncing around the net for something interest to post tonight, it’s a really beautiful thought on relationships written by Elizabeth Reninger for About.com In my observation, very few and far between are those who enter relationships … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, life, love, philosophy, relationships, self-improvement, wisdom
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The Dalai Lama on Sympathetic Joy
To help us bring benefit to others through our words and actions, it is useful to cultivate an attitude of sympathetic joy in others’ achievements and good fortune. This attitude is a powerful antidote against envy, which is not only … Continue reading
The Happiness Countdown
The Happiness Countdown All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, buddha, design, happiness, life, money, philosophy, self-improvement, stress, tips
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Happines is Nature, Beauty & Gratitude
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 on improving ourselves
The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in … Continue reading
Happiness and Love
Happiness and Love Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own ― Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land Each week I look for inspiration throughout the week for my Monday … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, happiness, happy, love, pets, philosophy, thich nhat hanh, unconditional love
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Happiness, Success & Rewards – Part 2
Happiness, Success & Rewards – Part 2 So I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago detailing some success I’ve had on the weight loss and health fronts, for those of you who didn’t read it, here’s the link: … Continue reading
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Tagged bukowski, life, philosophy, pizza, reward, success, weight loss
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Happiness and Simplicity
Happiness and Simplicity If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital: satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, and shelter to protect … Continue reading
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Tagged dalai lama, happiness, happy, life, philosophy, simple, simplicity
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Happiness and a simple, hokey good morning
Happiness and a simple, hokey good morning Ok friends this morning we are admittedly going to get more than just a little hokey. But every once in awhile you need something a little simplistic, childlike and sweet to kick off … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, charlie brown, childlike, happiness, happy, life, philosophy, simple
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