Tag Archives: happiness

If Money Didn’t Matter…

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If money were out of the equation, I know exactly where I’d spend my time. It all circles back to writing, because that’s who I really am. One dream I’ve carried for years is to be a movie reviewer. Not … Continue reading →

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What Really Gives Me Energy

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When people talk about “energy,” they often mean sleep or caffeine. And sure, those help. But the things that truly energize me come from moments that lift my spirit, fuel my creativity, or remind me of why I do what … Continue reading →

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A Week Well Lived (One Quiet Moment at a Time)

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If you gave me a blank calendar and said, “Go ahead—fill it with your ideal week,” I wouldn’t book flights or pack bags. I wouldn’t even need to leave town. My perfect week would be made up of moments—some quiet, … Continue reading →

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That Tear, Small and Sacred

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a moment in the classroom that hits me like nothing else. It’s not loud or flashy. It’s quiet—the kind of moment when a kid finally gets it, turns in something they’re proud of for the first time, or smiles … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Love, and the Grace to Be Thankful

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I feel a lot of emotions, and not always the positive ones today’s question asks about. Honestly, I do feel a lot of happiness and positivity—probably because I inherited my mom’s way of looking at life. She always taught me … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 14, 2025: Pharisee, Saducee or Hopeful?

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace in the Everyday Moments

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Peace isn’t always about escaping the chaos of life; sometimes, it’s about finding quiet moments within it. For me, peace can be found in the soft glow of the morning sun as I sip my coffee, or in the moments … Continue reading →

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30 Things That Make Me Happy

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Happiness can feel elusive at times, but when I stopped to list 30 things that bring me joy, I realized how many blessings fill my life. This exercise became a moment of gratitude, a reminder that happiness isn’t just a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Don’t Wanna Be a Pharisee

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 14, 2024: Pharisee, Saducee or Hopeful?

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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