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Indecision and Procrastination: the enemies of happiness

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Michael Kane

Indecision and Procrastination: the enemies of happiness The best way to get things done is to start ~ Author Unknown Indecision is a thief that steals our success, our confidence, our time and by extension our happiness.   Many times we … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Values

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Values Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power ~ Lao Tzu Originally posted in August, 2017 So today my friends I’m on the horns of a dilemma, you see a potential opportunity has come my way … Continue reading →

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Slow down!

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Michael Kane

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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Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness Let us not follow vulgar leaders Who exploit the fear of death, And promise the bliss of salvation. If we are truly happy, They will have nothing to offer. Some leaders use threats to win adherents.  … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Balance

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Balance Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.  ~ Thomas Merton Balance is a concept we will come back to time and time again on this blog.   Even in attaining happiness, … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama on Compassion

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Michael Kane

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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Happiness and Compassion

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness and Compassion If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~ Dalai Lama One of the things I admire most about the Dalai Lama is his commitment to compassion.  Most … Continue reading →

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Happiness links from Zen Habits

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness links from Zen Habits Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~ Lao Tzu I’ve referred to one of my favorite sites on … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao: Your Journey

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao: Your Journey Tonight a piece by Deng Ming-Dao on taking your own journey, give it a read and have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Do you know Where you are On your Journey? Tao’s movement … Continue reading →

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The Dalai Lama, Happiness is Warm Heartedness

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Michael Kane

The Dalai Lama, Happiness is Warm Heartedness As always the words of his holiness bring both heat and light ~ Rev Kane The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern … Continue reading →

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