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Against Happiness

"It's time to throw off the shackles of positivity and relish the blues that make us human." "Against Happiness", Publication date: March 5, 2009, By Professor Eric G. Wilson,Is it possible to be too happy?...

created by Maireid Sullivan | 33 wks ago | updated 33 wks ago
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The untold lives of seniors

An inspiring story about life, death and hope in a retirement home. I recommend the entire piece. It finishes with some great quotes:“[Growing old] is just like growing up. It happens so gradually, thereare no surprises. One day you might have a pain in your knee, the...

created by Rob Peters | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Karen Hatter

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.... when I was a child and through my teenaged years, during the 50s and 60s, making New Year's resolutions was a really big deal. Everyone always asked, “What resolutions have you made for the new...

created by Karen Hatter | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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The tragedy at mahavilachchiya E-Village.

"The tragedy at mahavilachchiya E-Village. A well thought out birthday gift for Piribaharan Mahavilachchiya is a village in Anuradhapura, 245 km from Colombo which is surrounded by Vilpattu National Park from three sides and the children of Mahavilachchiya with Founder Mr...

created by wanni77 | 2 years ago
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Misery: The Secret to Happiness

Do we expect to much from a relationship. This idea of needing someone to make us happy or expecting everything to be rosy is not realistic. Now two leading American Universities think they have found the answer."The key to a happy relationship could be accepting that some...

created by liamssoft | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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The classes of hassles

"It is literally impossible to get through even a single day without encountering one or more of the endless varieties of hassles. As you read through the following list, think about an average day and how these hassles, commonly called stressors, may be reducing your...