Tag Archives: learning to be happy

The Hungry Ghost

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

A hand clenched leaves no space for anything else. That thought has been taught to me repeatedly until it became accepted fact. When I rebel against life and grab on, wanting it to stay the way it is, nothing is … Continue reading →

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A Day for a Daydream

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

What a day for a daydream What a day for a daydreamin’ boy And I’m lost in a daydream Dreamin ‘bout my bundle of joy. And even if time ain’t really on my side It’s one of those days for … Continue reading →

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When the Student Is Ready

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

It was a slow realization to arrive, but emphatically I know my thoughts shape my existence more than any other factor. When it was suggested years ago that positive affirmations work, I could not grasp how saying and momentarily thinking … Continue reading →

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One Kinds Action Leads To Another

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

“Will there be anything else” she said to me as I sat the bottle of water on the counter of the airport store. I said “no” as I glanced at her name tag and saw “Asja”. I’m one of those … Continue reading →

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When God Created Mothers

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

When the Good Lord was creating mothers, He was into his sixth day of “overtime” when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs … Continue reading →

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The Song Still In Them

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

“Make believe and fantasy only find truth in an imaginative heart and an open mind.” Often I save scraps of unfinished thoughts for future inspiration. Frequently they end up forgotten taking up space on my hard drive. While looking through … Continue reading →

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Where Peace and Gratitude Multiply

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

When I step back a bit and take a broadened view I can see stirred into my thinking is not only what I consider completely rational. “Perception of future lack”, “conspicuous consumption” and even “low level greed” is mixed in … Continue reading →

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Legacy Of Lack

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I don’t want whatever I want. Nobody does. Not really. What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted just like that, and it didn’t mean anything? What then? Neil Gaiman Lack – Deficiency … Continue reading →

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Constant Process Of Discovery

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

One of my favorite catch phrases is “you find what you go looking for”. When I get a confused or disbelieving look I further explain “expect good and you’ll get it. Expect bad and it will rain crap on you … Continue reading →

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Am I Grateful?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Am I grateful? …for the last time I had my heart-broken? It showed me how much I could love. …for the last time I was injured and recovered? It showed me how crucial good health is. …for the last time I … Continue reading →

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