Tag Archives: happiness

Happy Tuesday, Humans!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

How wonderful is it that animals tolerate us, and sometimes even deign to love us? “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~Martin Buber             “Until one has loved an animal, … Continue reading →

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A Happy Marriage

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” ~Ruth Bell Graham Have you talked to your co-forgiver lately?

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What’s Your Happiness Baseline?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

Have you ever noticed how your happiness baseline—the bundle of things you consider essential for satisfaction—constantly shifts? That’s because it’s based on what you’re currently used to, and what you’re currently used to is, well, current.  I recently grumbled about having to … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by

It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. today. It’s Thanksgiving in heaven every day. Think I’ll move to heaven. Happy Thanksgiving Day Forever! “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His steadfast love endures forever!” ~Psalm 107:1

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Preparing to Give Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

“Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ~Epicurus “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” ~Alphonse Karr “Remember, God causes all things to work together … Continue reading →

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Scheduling Happiness

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

It was 1987, and we were taking our first real vacation, thanks to the tremendous growth of the mutual fund into which I’d wisely poured our money. It was autumn, so we opted for New England, one of the few … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

“Please” and “thank you.” Those were the magic words, Mom and Dad said. Corny? Yep. But, you know what, when I taught my kids to say them, they were kind of magical. “Happiness isn’t necessary for gratitude, gratitude is necessary for happiness. This seems … Continue reading →

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