Tag Archives: stress

The Importance of Balance in Losing Weight

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Michael Kane

The Importance of Balance Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. ~ Thomas Merton The Importance of Balance in Losing Weight We have talked about balance many times on this blog.  Normally I’m … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happiness, Relaxation & Downtime

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Michael Kane

Happiness, Relaxation & Downtime Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. ~ John Lennon I think today’s post falls into the category of duh philosophy.  You know it’s like when people tell you exercise is good for you, duh.  … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

5 tips on staying happy through the holidays

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Michael Kane

Stop the (holiday) madness It happens every year: You vow to enjoy the holidays, spend quality time with your friends and family, and maybe even give back to your community. Then, little by little, your stress level increases. Family time … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Musings on a Sunday Night

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Michael Kane

Musings on a Sunday Night Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.                     ~ Edgar Alan Poe … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Looking Forward

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Michael Kane

Looking Forward I shouldn’t say I’m looking forward to leading a normal life, because I don’t know what normal is. ~ Martina Navratilova It was a very stressful week my friends, several weeks into a new job and lots of … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Vacation is over, time to leave the real world

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Michael Kane

Vacation is over, time to leave the real world Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over             ~ Guy Finley So it’s finally happened, my 18 month vacation is finally coming to an end.  This … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Thank You Dear Readers!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Michael Kane

Thank You Dear Readers! Our primary purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. ~ Dalai Lama It has been a happy and wonderful year!  For me personally I … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness, Holiday Happiness, personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Happiness and Holidays

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Holidays The best way for a person to have happy thoughts is to count his blessings and not his cash.  ~Author Unknown Why am I writing about the holiday season, well the traditional season that starts at Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happiness and a New Home

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Michael Kane

Hello everyone,  Nothing very deep tonight, I’m tired, to be honest I’m utterly physically and mentally exhausted.  I’ve been running non-stop since July and the last month has been insane.  In the middle of all of the nuttiness I bought … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Happiness Countdown

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Michael Kane

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 →

Rate this:

Posted in personal happiness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments