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Incremental Steps to Happiness

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Michael Kane

We have normality. I repeat, we have normality. Anything you still can’t cope with is therefore your own problem. ~ Douglas Adams Incremental Steps to Happiness This week was my first week back to work and I’d forgotten how utterly … Continue reading →

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Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Normalish

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Michael Kane

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. ~ H L Mencken Rev Kane’s Wild Ride: Normalish It’s been 6 full weeks since my surgery, which is … Continue reading →

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I haven’t worn pants in weeks!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Michael Kane

Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life. ~ Marilu Henner I haven’t … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Saying Yes on Your Happiness

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Michael Kane

The Cost of Saying Yes on Your Happiness I’ve been writing this blog for fourteen years now. Over that time I’ve talked about so many aspects of happiness. Some of the things I’ve talked about are on the positive and … Continue reading →

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Focus on what’s important

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Michael Kane

When I was growing up it was always made clear what success meant. It meant working long hours, taking second jobs if need be, regardless of what toll it might take on you personally, regardless of whether you like what … Continue reading →

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Build a new better and happier you

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Michael Kane

It’s never too late, to be who you might have been. ~ George Eliot I love the picture because of the idea of transformation that is encompassed by a ripped and bulked out minion. But I don’t just want to … Continue reading →

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What’s your purpose and passion?

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Michael Kane

The purpose of life is a life of purpose. ~ Robert Byrne Let’s start here, I have a very good life. I’m thankful for what I have, because even given all the work I’ve done to get where I am, … Continue reading →

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We all need a timeout

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Michael Kane

We all need a timeout I have discovered the virtue of patience and I don’t quite believe that taking a break for good reason can be a risk. ~ Dia Mirza It’s been a hell of a last twelve months, … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Reducing Stress

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Michael Kane

Happiness is Reducing Stress Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life. ~ … Continue reading →

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It will be okay

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Michael Kane

It will be okay Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise again. ~ Victor Hugo Good evening friends, I have to be honest I’m not feeling it tonight.  As much as I talk and write about … Continue reading →

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