Category Archives: Happiness
Their New Car
Last Friday Kaitlin sent this picture of Banshee (on the left) and Sammy (on the right) riding in their new car, a Honda Element. The car was bought for them and they clearly appreciate it. Kaitlin took and sent the … Continue reading
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I Rescued a Human Today
The Daily Puppy. There has been an excess of bad news this week, so I’m grateful to the friend who told me about this piece: I Rescued A Human Today, by Janine Allen*. It lifted my spirits and renewed my … Continue reading
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My Brain Is My Favorite Toy
Once when Barbara Walters interviewed Truman Capote she asked him if he were ever bored. He answered, No because I’m terribly curious. It’s very hard for me to get bored…. Does that quote resonate with you at all? It sure … Continue reading
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Oprah Winfrey…Bringing Wisdom to Life
Picture from Stanford 2008 Commencement video. Feelings, failure and finding happiness…that was the topic of Oprah Winfrey’s 2008 Commencement Address at Stanford. Not surprisingly, the talk was both entertaining and inspiring…I heartily recommend either watching the video or reading the … Continue reading
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Don’t Forget to Play!
ChinchillaVilla. Creative Commons license. Aggarwal_Gopal. Creative Commons license. WoofBC. Creative Commons license. I kept quitting in the face of adversity until I found something I loved doing, after which point … Continue reading
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An Unexpected Source of Power…the Sound of Your Own Voice
rmansoorian. Creative Commons license. Self-talk is not that different from a thermostat. It’s one of the ways we monitor ourselves, control impulses and guide actions. —Tom Brinthaupt, Psychology Professor When we’re babies we talk to ourselves. We start … Continue reading
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Does “Common” Really Suck?
2-dog-farm. Creative Commons license. One thing is clear: common sucks. If you want to live the best life you can, you have to break away from the sheeple and do as the few do… the ones who … Continue reading
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Creating Joy
limonada. Creative Commons license. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile, or the light won’t come in. —Alan Alda Stay curious and open to life. No matter what happens keep … Continue reading
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Finding and Bringing Joy
These three pictures are of Clyde, a red heeler mix at the local animal shelter. This first picture was taken when he first got dumped at the shelter…left overnight at the door, crammed in a crate with a female red … Continue reading
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Rediscovering the Magic
It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy…let’s go exploring! –Calvin to Hobbes I’ve used this quote already… twice. And I’ll no doubt use it again, because that’s one of the main things this site is about…how to regain that sense … Continue reading
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