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Tag Archives: happiness
True Happiness is Internal
The other day when I was texting a friend, I noticed how impatient and grumpy I felt when she didn’t reply and get back to me. There were similar instances with other people wherein I felt irked the same way.…
Posted in Odds and Ends, Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged happiness, philosophy, self-awareness, self-care, self-kindness
20 Comments
Wordless Wednesday: well, almost wordless … seeking happiness
“Maybe happiness is this: not feeling like you should be elsewhere, doing something else, being someone else.” ~ Isaac Asimov
Celebrating World Happiness Day in the time of COVID-19
Today, March 20, is World Happiness Day. March 20 has been recognized as International Day of Happiness since first being introduced in 2006, and was endorsed by the United Nations in 2012 when they adopted Bhutan’s concept of Gross National … Continue reading
A new project finally begins
A new project means different things to different people. It could mean starting a new woodworking project, a new writing project, a new painting, a new garden plot, or maybe a new venture altogether, like beekeeping. Whatever you feel passionate … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting
Tagged blogging, Creativity, family, goals, happiness, history, inspiration, motivation, quilting, quilts
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Racism, and finding a way forward towards a world based on compassion (rather than on money and power)
I haven’t been writing many blog posts recently. Why? I’ve been too worn down by the increasing nastiness in the world, including from world leaders whose words should attempt to encourage every single citizen to feel included, providing them with … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Odds and Ends
Tagged better world, Canada, compassion, core values, discrimination, diversity, fear, happiness, hatred, inclusion, kindness, multiculturalism, personal goals, prejudice, racism, social media, Trump, US
15 Comments
Gratitude and Canada Day: a recipe for good health!
Monday is July 1, better known to those of us in the North as Canada Day. The Canada Day weekend is a time when the whole country takes time to enjoy family, community, and summer, and to celebrate Canada’s birthday, … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends, Running
Tagged aging, Canada Day, good health, gratitude, happiness, patience, positivity, running
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Robby Robin's Journey 