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Happiness is Serenity
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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Tagged happiness, monterey, ocean, peace, positivity, serenity, waves
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The Dude on Meditation & Buddhism
The Dude on Meditation & Buddhism The link below is to a really interesting interview with Jeff Bridges referred to me by my brother, and I realize not the typical post for this blog, but there is a connection. For … Continue reading
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Tagged big lebowski, buddhism, happiness, jeff bridges, life, meditation, movies, serenity, the dude
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Happiness is focusing on the good things
Happiness is focusing on the good things Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. ~ Kahlil Gibran Life is hard, and if we are to be happy in this hard existence … Continue reading
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Tagged double rainbow, happiness, happy, inspiration, life, positivity, rainbow, serenity, tough times
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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Learning Acceptance
Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Learning Acceptance The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. ~ Nathaniel Branden When you set out to do a long-distance thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail you know a few things in … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, happiness, hiking, serenity
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Happiness is Relaxation: Lake Placid
Happiness is Relaxation: Lake Placid If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. ~ Herodotus After coming off of the … Continue reading
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Tagged happiness, lake placid, olympics, peace, quiet, relaxation, serenity, vacation
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AT Happiness: Culture Shock!!!
AT Happiness: Culture Shock!!! So I have jumped off the trail earlier than I had expected to in order to surprise some of my family and visit others before they move out of the Northeast. I got off of the … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, appalachian trail, backpacking, nyc, peace, personal happiness, rangers, serenity
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Happiness in a moment of serenity and beauty
Happiness in a moment of serenity and beauty Boredom is the feeling that everything is a waste of time; serenity, that nothing is. ~ Thomas Szasz Our world is hectic, noisy, chaotic and filled with stress, so it is important … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, calm, classical music, happiness, help guide, meditation, mindfulness, music, serenity
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