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Holiday Happiness: Deng Ming-Dao on Worry

Holiday Happiness: Deng Ming-Dao on Worry The holidays are often a very stressful period for people so for the next 34 days (Thanksgiving through Christmas) we’re going to do a post a day, something happy and uplifting each day, perhaps … Continue reading

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Wisdom and Happiness

Wisdom and Happiness   Today the consideration that without wisdom there cannot be happiness, what is wisdom, the piece linked to below believes that wisdom is: 1.  Understanding and common sense 2.  Ability to discern right from wrong 3.  Curiosity … Continue reading

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Reasonable Happiness

Reasonable Happiness It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.   ~ Charles Spurgeon The concept of the pursuit of happiness is obviously a very old idea, hell it’s written into the Declaration of … Continue reading

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Happiness can be a Rollercoaster

Happiness can be a Roller Coaster We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. ~ Frederick Keonig Ahh the best laid … Continue reading

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Happiness is Aging

Happiness is Aging       Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty. ~ Coco Chanel     So my friends tonight I want to … Continue reading

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Happiness is the Wisdom of Children

Happiness is the Wisdom of Children The soul is healed by being with children ~ English Proverb I’ve always found that in addition to the pure joy of just hanging out with them, children can often teach us something profound … Continue reading

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Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness

Deng Ming-Dao on Happiness Tonight another selection from one of my favorite authors and his book, 365 Daily Tao Meditations, a book I have read daily now for nearly 20 years. Have a read and have a happy day my … Continue reading

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Happiness in a graduation speech

Here’s another great graduation speech, this one by Tim Minchin an Australian musical comedian and actor, a really odd and brilliant guy in my opinion.  Below is a list of the main points he makes, but take the time to … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Dalai Lama

The Wisdom of the Dalai Lama Tonight some words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama, enjoy ~ Rev Kane Satisfaction We have a largely materialistic lifestyle characterized by a materialistic culture. However, this only provides us with temporary, sensory satisfaction, … Continue reading

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The wisdom of the Dalai Lama

The wisdom of the Dalai Lama Tonight a little wisdom from the Dalai Lama, have a happy day my friends ~ Rev Kane Starting the day Every morning when I wake up, I dedicate myself to helping others to find … Continue reading

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