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Happiness & Being Child-like

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Michael Kane

Happiness & Being Child-like Jumping for joy is good exercise.  ~ Author Unknown It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.  ~Berkeley Breathed Good morning friends, first off today please read the title of this post carefully, Happiness and … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on Clarity

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Michael Kane

Deng Ming-Dao on Clarity Can you see a sound? Can you hear light? Can you unite your senses? Can you turn inward? What we are all seeking is clarity.  Forget about religious rationalization.  Forget about elaborate explanations.  What we all … Continue reading →

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Deng Ming-Dao on the geography of life

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Michael Kane

I really like this meditation by Deng Ming-Dao, it addresses the actual physical component of our life.  The geography of our existence as well as the very real impact our choices have on the future flow of our lives. Flow … Continue reading →

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Indecision & Procrastination, the Enemies of Happiness

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Michael Kane

If you wait for everything to be perfect according to your preconceived plans, then you may well wait forever. If you go out and work with the current of life, you may find that success comes from building upon small things. Continue reading →

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Balance: The Wisdom of Deng Ming-Dao

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Michael Kane

Everything has its place. Everything has its season. As events turn, balance is to know what is here, what is coming and how to be in perfect harmony with it. Then one attains a state of sublimity that cannot be challenged.
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A Daily Meditation from Deng Ming-Dao

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Michael Kane

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post I read from a book each day, Deng Ming-Dao’s 365 Tao: Daily Meditations. I have always liked today’s entry so I thought I would share, as I’ve mentioned each day starts with a poem and then thoughts on the poem. Continue reading →

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Happiness is Loving Yourself

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Michael Kane

Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want. ~Margaret Young

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