Monthly Archives: May 2007
St. Francis of Assisi
I’m not a religious person but the following part of the Prayer of St. Francis is a favorite of mine: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, … Continue reading
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Why "Cheerful Monk"?
I’ve wanted to write about Happiness as a Spiritual Practice for a long time, but that name was much too long for a web address. Then I came across Adam Kayce’s Monk at Work and the term “monk” resonated. I … Continue reading
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New Website
I didn’t post anything yesterday because I’ve been developing a new website: StressToPower.cheerfulmonk.com. It’s about living life fully in spite of the challenges we face. In it I quote an ancient Sanskrit poem: Look to this day! For it is … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Stress-To-Power Blog
This is the section where we’ll be exploring ways of optimizing the stress in our lives. For starters, please let me know your reaction to this whole idea. Even if it’s “That’s the dumbest idea I ever heard in my … Continue reading
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Do I Really Believe That?
Yesterday I included Three Quotes: Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. Helen Keller I don’t know what your destiny will be, … Continue reading
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Happiness is Spiritual??
Can happiness be spiritual? Some people think so. Consider these opinions: Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. Helen Keller I … Continue reading
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Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone
Yesterday’s post was a real stretch for me. Baring my soul to anyone who might stumble across this site. Hmm. Am I ashamed that I love deeply? No. Do I feel exposed and vulnerable? Of course, and that’s fine, too. … Continue reading
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The Passion Behind the Commitment
I didn’t plan to be so intensely personal today, but Ellen’s post struck a chord. It indicates where the passion for Happiness As a Spiritual Practice comes from. This was my comment to her post (slightly edited): “Oh, Lord, that … Continue reading
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Happiness as a Spiritual Practice
Happiness as a spiritual practice. I posted that topic in a pen pal magazine once, hoping for a deep philosophical discussion. Instead one fellow wrote, “Are you on drugs or something? That’s the dumbest idea I ever heard in my … Continue reading
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