Wp kinsella biography of mahatma
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Self-described as "a British Columbian by choice, a Canadian by birth," the Winnipeg-born, England-educated anarchist George Woodcock was B.C.'s most prodigious man of letters. Here he lived as "a man of free intelligence" from 1959 to 1995 with his wife Ingeborg, raising funds for two charities they founded--Tibetan Refugee Aid Society and Canada India Village Aid--while writing and editing approximately 150 books. Here, as well, Woodcock edited Canadian Literature, the first publication entirely devoted to Canadian books. A friend and biographer of George Orwell, and a friend to the Dalai Lama, Woodcock became the first author to receive Freedom of the City from Vancouver City Council. After their deaths, the Woodcocks' little house was demolished in beställning to generate their bequest of almost $
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10 Quotes on Happiness that are Bound to Lift your Mental Health
Happiness is something we all want, but sometimes it feels just out of reach. Life can be stressful and full of challenges, making it hard to stay positive. That’s why it’s so important to find ways to boost your mental health. Inspirational happiness quotes can give you that extra push and remind you that joy can be found in the little things. Here are ten happiness quotes that are sure to brighten your day and lift your spirits.
The Power of Positive Thoughts
1. “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get” ― W.P. Kinsella
Happiness goes deeper than success, focusing on appreciating and finding contentment in what we have rather than constantly seeking more. It’s about being grateful and satisfied with our current situation, regardless of whether we’ve achieved all our ambitions. By valuing what we have, we can cultivate inner peace and happiness that aren’t dependent on
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30 Best Positive Life Quotes to Keep You Motivated and Optimistic
Abraham Lincoln
"Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Mother Teresa
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."
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Dolly Parton
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one."
Bertrand Russell
"Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness."
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Mahatma Gandhi
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
Princess Diana
"Lead from the heart, not the head."
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Roy T. Bennett
"Always find opportunities to man someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life."
Jonathan Safran Foer
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