Category Archives: Happiness

Powerball, homelessness and having enough

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Jay Morris

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “how much is enough,” mostly in the context of my little PR and marketing firm. As I complete my first year of business and reflect on lessons learned from this experiment I call … Continue reading →

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Exercise, health and having a purpose

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Jay Morris

Exercise is one of those things that you either love or hate. All my life, I have firmly been in the “hate” camp. Forcing myself to exercise just seems to be the low point of my day. I try to … Continue reading →

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The brothers Morris, together again

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jay Morris

When my brother and I were younger, we sometimes were mistaken for each other, as if we were twins. Then I became incredibly distinguished-looking with my gray temples, and he lost his hair on top. At U.Va., we were both … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Augie!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Jay Morris

Once upon a time, I had many obsessions. I was obsessed with money, success, work, clothes, my house and lawn—you name it, and I obsessed over it. But about four years ago, I began to consciously try to rid those … Continue reading →

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Become a missionary for your cause or company

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Jay Morris

On Saturday, I returned home from a mission trip to Mozambique where I had the privilege of working with a group of Methodist missionaries who are making a difference in rural Cambine. All I can say is: Wow! If everyone … Continue reading →

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The lessons I take to Mozambique

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jay Morris

This Friday, I leave for Mozambique, part of an 11-member mission team that will spend two weeks in Africa. You can find out more about our trip by visiting our team’s website. We’ll be blogging daily, so I hope you … Continue reading →

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Good-bye Resources, hello 50 posts

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jay Morris

Last Thursday marked my 50th post on The Wayward Journey. Hooray! It also was when I decided to finally pull the plug on my much-underutilized Resources page. I had such high hopes for that section of the blog when I … Continue reading →

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Facebook fatigue…and remembering Ray Bradbury

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jay Morris

Friends, do you suffer from Facebook fatigue? LinkedIn lassitude? Twitter torpor? No longer gaga for Google+? Lost your infatuation for foursquare? Does social media seem mundane? Dare I say it, moribund? Then I’ve got the cure for you. Try reading … Continue reading →

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I’m no Alton Brown, or 7 lessons learned from (not) cooking

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jay Morris

Sure, I’ve been known to watch the Food Network, but that doesn’t mean I’m a foodie. And while it’s true I once worked for the National Restaurant Association, I’m far from a restaurant critic. The fact is, my taste in … Continue reading →

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