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Today I am reflecting on the ways that I have spent my life in search of peace and happiness, I have tried purchasing cars, and many other items that were supposed to give me the inside track to feeling peace, and ultimately happiness. I even purchased the computer that I am using now, that Apple…
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I think about my life, and I realize that I still have much to learn about promoting happiness, I do know that I want to help someone so that they may avoid my pitfalls that kept me away from my goal state for so long. I think back twenty three years ago today as a…
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After I read the news I realize that we all need to feel bigger than just ourselves, this is why so many people have joined political based groups. or speaking against something that they feel is wrong. The bottom line is that people want to feel that they are making a difference, no matter if…
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When I am out in my community I notice that everyone is trying to pass me because I drive 25 in my neighborhood, traveling much faster is expected while driving. I take time to allow the neighbors to play with my dog if they are interested. I often volunteer with several charities in my community…
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Today I noticed that my neighbor was having a tree removed, which is not all that unusual except it is middle of winter. The truth is that my neighbor has sold their home to move on to a new life that didn’t include their home in my area. This is the new owners and I…
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Today we are four days into 2026, I have noticed that so many people are hoping for a better year than 2025. I have read online that people hoped for improved health, improved financial stability, and better relationships with family members. I think we all know that hoping for success in any of these areas…
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I realized this morning as I drove to work that it would be easy for me to roadrage in traffic, some drivers weaving between cars, and on the shoulder to get one car length ahead. In every sense of fairness, this traffic game, is not playing fairly, it seems that who ever is most willing…
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I noticed that when you are undertaking a new way to see life, unfortunately there will be those that have opposition to the new you. I don’t know that they are trying to kill your new movement to make your life better, or just to let the air out of your ” lofty tires”. I…
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I think that over the course of mankind that everyone has looked at what makes humans happy, how do you feel fulfilled in this life? I can’t speak for other humans but I can speak for myself, when I have a real goal or gameplan I feel not only more in control, but I feel…
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Yesterday I visited someone’s blog that had liked my last post and found that she had wonderful thoughts and pictures of her area that everyone in the replies were enjoying, with insightful quotes. This has spurred thoughts about stepping outside of my comfort zone. I believe that we are not designed to stay in one…
An Ordinary Guy's Journey to Happiness 