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Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures

Happiness, Attitude and Simple Pleasures My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.  ~Thornton Wilder It has been a hectic time for me lately and I’ve … Continue reading

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Happiness in the Dull Moments

Happiness in the Dull Moments Life is 10% of what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it                    ~ Charles Swindoll I have been thinking a lot lately as I’m closing in on turning 50 about my purpose … Continue reading

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Notice the Small Things

Notice the Small Things We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. ~ Mother Teresa So today I want to talk about … Continue reading

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Things happy people do differently

Things happy people do differently Happiness is a form of courage. ~Holbrook Jackson Originally posted May, 2012 Via a good friend of mine, I found a piece on the 15 things happy people do differently.  Basically the article focus on … Continue reading

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The Dalai Lama on Compassion

The Dalai Lama on Compassion My basic belief is that first you need to realize the usefulness of compassion, that’s the key factor. Once you accept the fact that compassion is not something childish or sentimental, once you realize that … Continue reading

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Things to give up to become happy

Things to give up to become happy A great post shared via a friend on Facebook today, 15 Things you should give up to be happy, enjoy ~ Rev Kane

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Happiness and the words of Thich Nhat Hanh

Happiness and the words of Thich Nhat Hanh “If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.” ~ … Continue reading

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Happiness Resources

Happiness Resources A quick tour around the web tonight for some resources to help you live a happier life: An interesting piece from Zen Habits on Super Health communities, communities where people can live happier, healthier lives. http://zenhabits.net/superhealth/ The three … Continue reading

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Twelve Days of Christmas Happiness: Eighth Day

Twelve Days of Christmas Happiness: Eighth Day Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.  ~Mahatma Gandhi Hello my friends, as we push through the holiday season and in our continuing attempts … Continue reading

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Twelve Days of Christmas Happiness: Twelfth Day

Twelve Days of Christmas Happiness: Twelfth Day MERRY CHRISTMAS! Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~ Marcel Proust Hello my friends, as we push through … Continue reading

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