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Kate Blake

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Happiness?

If we could accumulate happiness like TEDcred points or other credentials what would you do to ensure your happiness?

Please share all your ideas for accumulating happiness?
What puts a smile on your dial?

Whether large or small please share every little thing you can think of so others, especially those who struggle with darker thoughts, can keep a check list of new ideas to spread happiness in our own and others lives!

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Topics: Habits of happiness enjoyment fun
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Closing Statement from Kate Blake

Here is a really broad eclectic collection of ideas for happiness, I would strongly urge everyone to read this?

From baking with Mom, appreciating joyful moments, to setting a daily intention to be happy, to understanding that it is our own perception, that nobody but ourselves are responsible for our happiness - in that it comes from our own internal attitude, not others or external objects. That appreciation and gratitude are paramount to stimulating our healthy happiness!

Much thanks to TED and all who participated! This was definitely a very joyful and inspiring conversation to have.

May many others benefit from reading your contributions for many years to come!

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    Michael McWatters

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    Feb 13 2013: Helping others has always brought me a great sense of satisfaction and joy. This is a good reminder: I should do more!
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      Kate Blake 50+

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      Feb 13 2013: Well said Michael I couldn't agree more!

      Can you give us a few examples of how you help others? Much thanks K
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        Michael McWatters

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        Feb 13 2013: I think for each person the answer will be unique. For me, it's small things: regularly donating blood and platelets; helping other parents struggling with pediatric lung disease or an autism diagnosis, as we did; mentoring young people in my profession; generally being helpful and trying not to ignore those in need.

        I hope to be able to do even more someday, but even these little acts are rewarding in and of themselves.
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          Kate Blake 50+

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          Feb 13 2013: Thank you for your care for others Michael! They are indeed very practical, realistic ways to genuinely help others, well done!

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