Monthly Archives: March 2023

“World’s happiest man” shares his secret

A 69-year-old monk who scientists call the ‘world’s happiest man’ says the secret to being happy takes just 15 minutes per day

Another must-read.

This is actually a different approach to meditation than any I have ever used.  I may try it.

Enigmatically, happiness is no laughing matter.  Last week’s article suggested that your happiness is a key to success in life.  It is central to one’s functionality,  the ability to get things done, overcome obstacles, set wise goals and diligently pursue them.  Whether you believe in heaven or hell, wish to serve merely yourself, or instead wish to “serve” God, serve Jesus, or serve humanity — it’s essential to optimize your functionality, your effectiveness in life.

Fortunately, apparently, that can be fun!

Originally posted 2016-02-06.

URGENT APPEAL

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It’s been a long time since I last invited donations.  March 2019, it was.

The simplest way to donate, if one feels led to, is to use my GoFundMe.  Just click on the words, “Please donate!” above.

“Thoughts and prayers” are just as important as any financial donation.

At this moment I have about $100 in savings, and $100 on my debit card.  My next Soc. Sec. payment, ~$1,150, will arrive on 04/01.  I will need another $100 to see me through till then. Continue reading URGENT APPEAL

Do I need a safe space?

“I was feeling bombarded by a lot of viewpoints that really go against my dearly and closely held beliefs.”

— Brown University junior Emma Hall

This event was no microaggression.

There was no chapel last night, so at 7:15 we had the option to go straight to bed, with or without taking a smoke break first.

Some of us stood in the smoke pit rehearsing the things we don’t like about chapel.  This one newcomer said, “The Bible’s all bullshit.  If you read that stuff and you can’t tell it’s all bullshit, you must be mentally retarded.”

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“A Stanford scientist says a simple psychological shift can make you more successful”

A Stanford scientist says a simple psychological shift can make you more successful

The headline left me skeptical. A scientist tells about success?

The article proves to be all about self-love, and backs up everything I’ve said about that subject. It also speaks to the issues I face at this moment in dealing with my feelings and the way I treat myself.

I urge you to read it.

Related:
Chaos overwhelms the poor
A short route to agony
Life in the outer darkness
Self-comfort
Why racism no longer matters to me

Originally posted 2016-01-30.

Podcast — “Free Fallin'”

Loss of innocence

Free Fallin’

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Music:

Tom Petty, “Free Fallin’”
Lyrics:  Tom Petty – “Free Fallin'” Lyrics | Lyrics Freak
Great White, “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”
Lyrics:  Great White – “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” Lyrics | Lyrics Freak
Billy Joel, “Easy Money”
Lyrics:  Billy Joel – “Easy Money” Lyrics | Lyrics Freak
Elvis Presley, “It’s Now or Never”
Lyrics:  Elvis Presley – It’s Now Or Never lyrics | LyricsFreak
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JVKE, “Golden Hour”
Lyrics:  JVKE – golden hour Lyrics | AZLyrics.com

Continue reading Podcast — “Free Fallin’”