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Focused Happiness

This week I have been asking the question ‘How does one stay the path when distracted by happenings alongside the path?’ It is difficult enough that the path itself is uncertain; an uncertainty compounded by crossroads and forks. But even … Continue reading

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Filtered Happiness

I believe my Humanity acts as a filter by diminishing the intensity of Truth (Light). I believe my Humanity acts as a filter by intercepting and presenting Life’s impurities (Dark) as a temptation; or as a reminder. I believe (as … Continue reading

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Reconciling Happiness

In recent posts I have been examining the relationship between critical judgment and Happiness. I have not yet determined how best to reconcile high expectations and my search for Truth with Inner Peace and Exoteric Goodness. I have made some … Continue reading

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Happiness … perhaps

One foot in front of the other – repeat – again – and again … In theory it should not matter if my work is appreciated, or not. The act of moving forward should (in and of itself) provide adequate … Continue reading

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Happiness – You Be The Judge

It is very difficult to ‘not’ worry about what others think; especially in today’s media-driven, narcissistic culture. I believe this ‘concern’ impacts our Happiness in that taking the time to fret over appearances (trivialities?) takes time away from 1) searching … Continue reading

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