Tag Archives: happiness

Avoidance

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“The aim

of the wise

is not to

secure pleasure,

but to avoid

pain.”

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~ Aristotle

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Sticking one’s foot into one’s mouth is a pain.

Banging one’s head against the wall is a pain.

I’ll show you, I’ll hurt myself is a pain.

Selfish, self-centered, arrogant, grandiose

and egotistical is a pain.

The pleasure does not have to be sought,

it will arrive to fill the void

after the pain has gone away.

Today, be wise, be humble,

avoid the heartaches and be happy.

Happiness is avoiding the pain.

Happiness is helping someone help themselves.

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ME and the Boss

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Stand Guard

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“I hold this to be

the highest task

of a bond between

two people:

that each should

stand guard over

the solitude of

the other.”

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~ Rainer Maria Rilke

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Good times, bad times, always take time to reflect,

to enjoy the moment or to seek a resolve.

Meditate, contemplate, ruminate, make a moment

to seek serenity and peace of mind.

Today, be a friend,

when a friend needs their quiet space, protect it.

Friendship is to stand guard over the solitude of the other.

Friendship is a priceless gem

that is to be valued and protected.

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ME and the Boss

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