Category Archives: Philosophy

Happiness Stranded, Part 2

Upon reviewing last week’s post, it appears that I came to the conclusion that we have artificially enhanced trust with bureaucracy. I suggested a shift in focus from ego-dependence in the moment to interdependent effort for the future. In other … Continue reading

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Happiness Stranded

“Hope is a slighter, tougher thing even than trust, he thought, pacing his room as the soundless, vague lightning flashed overhead. In a good season one trusts life; in a bad season one only hopes. But they are of the … Continue reading

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Still Learning Happiness

I began this blog in September, 2011. I have been writing weekly, (and on occasion, weakly), since. Prior to this exercise, in 2010, I self-published a book called “Burgeoning Whatnot: A Father’s Monologue To His Adult Children.” Below are the … Continue reading

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Uncluttering Happiness

I understand. I am in my moment and my moment requires applicable thought and action. You are in your moment and your moment requires applicable thought and action. And though we share this moment, it is also two completely separate … Continue reading

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Happiness Entrenched

Each day, each moment, that I am not either engaged in battle or preparing for battle, I am more exposed and vulnerable. I cannot afford insouciance with no guarantee of a chivalric declaration of war. Life is filled with surprise … Continue reading

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