Tag Archives: Happiness

I Wonder

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why.” — Bernard Baruch I wonder what would happen if … … listening was taught in schools. … sleeping on a park bench all night would change my view of the world. … Continue reading →

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A Recipe For Happiness

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Eric Winger

I tried a new recipe for baked beans tonight. Brown sugar, beans, Worcestershire sauce, dried mustard, onion, bacon, molasses, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. It was … fantastic! The interesting thing is that the ingredients were already in our cupboard, … Continue reading →

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The Law Of Attraction Explained In Less Than 200 Words

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Whatever is going on in your mind is what you are attracting” — The Secret Do you remember the book, The Secret? I’ll let you in on a secret of how it works. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I’m not … Continue reading →

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We Are As Happy As We Want To Be

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Eric Winger

“Pessimist:  One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.” –Oscar Wilde I took a run in the rain the other day. There are two ways to describe it. It was a downpour. My new running gear … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 269 – The Only Gift That Really Matters

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Eric Winger

Time is the only gift that really matters to your children. Today, I … Drove my son and daughter #1 to school this morning.  Encouraged daughter #1 to handle her forgotten homework without blaming others. Chatted with daughter #2 before … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 225 – Another Piece Of The Happiness Puzzle

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Eric Winger

My wife and I opened the house up for a Hawaiian-themed slumber party, hosted by my daughters. This morning, brought back a dozen donuts for the group. The other day I wrote about the need for play and how it can … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 172 – Schrödinger’s Happiness, Or A Bizarre Theory Of Lasting Happiness

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Eric Winger

Posted a small morsel for a park on sparked.com … Drove over to my daughters’ school because they asked if I could come take pictures of them and their friends on field day … Writing thank-you’s to the principals of … Continue reading →

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