Live the Joy
JOY ~ Journey of You June 18, 2010 |
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Past joy droppings feed the soul.
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Talk to yourself.
The "joy book" is now in the hands of the Book Fairy (Susan Daffron, Logical Expressions, author of Publishize). It will be in your hands soon.
One thing I mention in the book is to affirm yourself.
Joy begins with you, because it is you. J-O-Y = Journey of You.
You gotta like you before you can ever really be happy. Liking yourself and liking your life opens up the floodgates of joy. Some days you might feel like you have to talk yourself into it. That's okay.
We need to talk to ourselves every day. Remind yourself that you are pretty darn great and things are okay too. Follow this little girl's example.
Words to Ponder~
I like my hair. I like my pajamas. I like my whole house.
I can do anything. Yeah, yeah, yeah!
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| JOY = artwork by my friend patricia loya | |
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| Picks this week |
Book Pick - vacation brochures/Rick Steves travel books
Flick Pick - star gazing
Your JOY assignment this week:
Plan a getaway (even if it's just wishful thinking)
Day dream
Get a comfy chair and study the night sky on a clear starry night
Wish upon star
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WHY MY SONS ARE GLAD THEY ARE NOT MY DAUGHTERS....
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Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
-Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:
Mary Wilson
Wilda Morris
Eric Brewer
Jennifer Nugent
Karen Van Geisen
Fran Schaible
AND to
ALL who are celebrating this week!
Give yourself the pep talk in the mirror!
(Send in your birthday. Each month a name is drawn for a JOY prize delivered via snail mail.)
MAY WINNER = SUSAN RICHARDSON!!!
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Did you know....
International Happiness Day is 10 July 2010 |
| Lyrics to love | |
"oh moja droga jacie kocham
Means that I love you so"
Sunday morning music memories of Dad and his vinyl:
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!
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| Quote Junkie | |
"The greatest mistake you can make in
life is to be continually fearing
you will make one."
- Elbert Hubbard |
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"Never worry about numbers.
Help one person at a time,
and always start with
the person nearest you."
- Mother Teresa
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| JOY Engagements | |
June 3 -Freeport Zion Church Seniors Young at Heart
June 17 - Rockford Chamber Women's Expo
June 30 - CLRC Seniors
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UPCOMING JOY EVENTS |
**JOY Dance Party!**
FOR EVERYONE!!
(tentative Oct 1)
**JOY One-Day Retreat**
OCTOBER 9
**Joy: A Luncheon**
**Meet your Muse on Lago Maggiore**
A week of creative expression in northern Italy
Poetry, Prose, & Joy
May 5 -11, 2011
(Details coming soon!)
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HAPPINESS CLUB, LOVES PARK, IL
(first Thursday every month)
You can learn how to be happy!
NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, July 1
6:30 - 8:15 pm
North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park
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| Word Nerd | |
dishabille \dis-uh-BEEL\, noun:
1. The state of being carelessly or partially dressed.
2. Casual or lounging attire.
3. An intentionally careless or casual manner.
Alternate meaning: teenage boys in the summer.
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HOW TO SELL TOOTHBRUSHES
The class assignment was to sell something.
Little Sally led off: "I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30," she said proudly. "My sales approach was to appeal to the customer's civic spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success."
Little Jenny was next: "I sold magazines," she said, "I made $45. I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current events."
Eventually, it was Little Johnny's turn. The teacher held her breath ...
Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher's desk. "$2,467," he said.
"$2,467!" cried the teacher, "What in the world were you selling?"
"Toothbrushes," said Little Johnny.
"Toothbrushes!" echoed the teacher, "How could you possibly sell enough tooth brushes to make that much money?"
"I found the busiest corner in town," said Little Johnny. "I set up a Dip & Chip stand and gave everybody who walked by a free sample."
They all said the same thing, "Hey, this tastes like dog poop!"
Then I would say,"It is dog poop. Wanna buy a toothbrush?"
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patricia loya, artist  |
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I'm listening to Ronnie Milsap, pondering all the blind guys who are so gifted on the piano; I barely can find middle C. I once wrote a column about my wish for musical talent. My conclusion: someone has to be the appreciative audience. I will gladly take that role. Whether you play, sing, or enjoy, music is a universal uniter, soother, and energizer. Let's use it. (Hmm, acronym:USE = Unite, Soothe, Energize).
joyfully,
xxkelly
"Let's take the long way around the world and let's take it real slow."
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Spread the word! Let's build an army of JOY Spreaders! | | parting shot...
Do not wait for the last judgment. It takes place every day. ~Albert Camus
ONE LAST CHANCE TO WATCH
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Kelly Epperson
kel_epperson@yahoo.com
PO Box 2324 Loves Park IL 61131
Member AATH - Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
Member AHA - American Happiness Association
Founder - Happiness Club of Loves Park, IL
Member NSNC - National Society of Newspaper Columnists |
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| Do YOU have a "joyful business" that you want to talk about in the joy letter?
Contact me. :) |
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