Live the Joy
JOY ~ Journey of You September 24, 2010 |
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Past joy droppings feed the soul.
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Happy Birthday to me.
And to the gazillion other fall birthdays. (Oh what a night, late December back in 63!)
Oscar Wilde said: One should never trust a woman who tells her real age. If she tells that, she'll tell anything.
I disagree. I'll tell my real age (26).
He also said, "I have the simplest tastes. I'm always satisfied with the best." With that statement, Oscar and I see eye to eye.
My healthyrockford.com blog this week was my birthday wish list. Nary a Sears catalog was used. I could write a never ending list. Then again, maybe not.
Fall Equinox celebration at Womanspace included walking the labyrinth by candlelight. The glow of the full moon was all we needed. (There has not been a full moon on fall equinox in 19 years.)
As I walked, faces of various people I know popped into my consciousness. I sent them light and love. The night, the energy, the spirit radiated.
As I entered the circle, the only thought of me/my issues/my struggles, was my voice telling me: I am in want of nothing.
Hmm. Earlier I had a laundry list of wants.
I guess it's all coming my way. Because now, I am in want of nothing.
Words to Ponder:
I've loved, I've laughed and cried,
I've had my fill, my share of losing
....and I did it my way
~Paul Anka |
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| Picks this week |
Books - 365 Days ofJoy- How to be Happy Every Single Day by Kelly Epperson
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| JOY DROPPINGS - are you jotting 3 a day? | |
What brings me JOY lately....
* Full moon on Fall Equinox
* Constant Contact
* Shopping with Eppy
* TyTy and Lyn doing duct tape outfits for Homecoming
* Center for Learning in Retirement
* Forgiveness
* Womanspace
* A really amazing red wine
* YouTubing
* Chuck Taylors
* my pressure cooker (dang, that pulled pork is good)
* Hugs
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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT ME:
In addition to three joy droppings, you need to think of three things you like about YOU. Liking yourself and loving yourself leads to true internal happiness. Happiness has to come from within.
Let's see.... what I like about me...
* I laugh out loud. (I never used to.)
* Ending a sentence with a preposition doesn't bother me.
* I can name that tune. (Try me.)
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| Beauty's where you find it | |
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HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:
CONNIE SCHULTZ
MARY LOU YANKITIS
DOTTIE COOPER
JOSEPH EPPERSON
BRENDA HILDEGARD
ME
AND to
ALL who are celebrating this week!
(Send in your birthday. Each month a name is drawn for a JOY prize delivered via snail mail.)
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I GET TO PICK THE WARBLER THIS WEEK.........My first concert/ first love
(IF anyone has a satin jacket, give me a shout!) |
| Lyrics to love | |
In the darkness we need light to find our way
that's why God made the moon
John Elefante
(The instrumentals in this song are indeed lovely - I want to share with you but cannot find this oldie on YouTube.)
You might remember John from the band Kansas in the 80s.
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Kelly's newspaper column - thrilling the world
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| Quote Junkie | |
The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
Muhammad Ali
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| WORD NERD |
agog \uh-GOG\, adjective:
Full of excitement or interest; in eager desire; eager, keen.
Agog derives from Middle French en gogues, "in mirth; lively."
dictionary.com
Every Friday, JOY readers across the land are agog to open their email for a dose of happy.
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| JOY Workshops | |
OPEN TO ALL:
Happiness Club, Sept 2 6: 30 pm
JOY programs tailored to your staff/group's needs. Fun, informative, uplifting. Positivity breeds productivity. And it just plain feels good to laugh. |
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The Proclaimers
Benny and Joon
I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more
just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
to fall down at your door
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| Sage Advice | |
Regrets, I've had a few. But then again, too few to mention.
6 minute vid - my heart moment is the last 8 seconds |
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Lago Maggiore, Italy May 4-12, 2011 | |
Want a brochure in your hand? I can mail to you. Let me know.
Gift yourself or someone you love:
Register before December 31 and save $200.
That's amore!
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HAPPINESS CLUB, LOVES PARK, IL
(first Thursday every month)
We laugh, we learn, we eat cookies. It's a good night.
NEXT MEETING:
6:30 - 8:00 pm
North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park
If you are at all curious, come check it out. Happy people and not-so-happy people, it's for all of us.
Give Laughter a try too!
Laughter Club, Roni Golan, In Balance Hypnotherapy office, Saturdays, 10 am, 2222 E. State. St. Rockford, 815-979-1944. |
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Q: What is Thrill the World?
A: Simultaneous dance of The Thriller, all across the world. Thousands of people. Many time zones. One dance. Setting a world record and raising some bucks for charity. (American Cancer Society is recipient of $ raised in Rockford.)
Dance studios across the nation give FREE LESSONS to help us learn the moves. (I can do the zombie walk and that's about it.)
Saturdays 1:00 Evolve Dance Studio Rockford IL
Sundays 1:00 Rockford Dance Company
MORE INFO:
THE REAL THRILL
October 23, 6 pm, Rockford College.
Spectators Welcome!
Zombie costume parade and other stuff going on before the 6 pm dance.
Find a place in your area by going to the Thrill the World.com website
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UPCOMING JOY EVENTS | Register for any/all events at www.journeyofyou.com or PO Box 2324, Loves Park IL 61131.
JOY Dance Party
Friday, October 1
IBEW Local 364 Banquet Hall
ALL are invited! Dancers and nondancers. 6820 Mill Road, Rockford
DJ, Cash Bar, Door Prizes
$10
JUST DANCE - Gene Kelly & Lady Gaga?
Proceeds to Rosie's Birthday Club!
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Saturday, October 9
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford
9 am - 4pm
$123
The Essence of JOY is finding YOUR inner essence
In an email reply this week, I wrote:
The retreat is like an expedition into the soul. We will mine our lives for joy, your private joy and universal joy. I have invested a lot of time, energy, and dollars into my journey and I am now compelled to help others break out of their rut. (I have an acronym for RUT - I have lots of acronyms that I'll teach).
The day will be a chance to focus on you, your heart, your soul. I have simple guided "exercises" we will do, I have practical application tools, I have "what makes me me" stuff. I have lots of stuff to share. It is not just me presenting - there will be some of that - it will also be time to let go of the outer world and listen to the inner. The more we can make our inner world be our outer world, the more joyful life is.
Getting a chance to find that inner you is what the retreat day is about. One day, just for you. It will be a small group, and of course you'll have time in the gardens since Anderson Gardens is such a healing place. The people who will come are pulled to be there. I want to create a sacred space for us that day, and teach you to create a sacred space for yourself anywhere.
One of the JOY gifts you'll receive that day.
Joy is within you.
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**Joy: A Luncheon**
Thursday, December 2
11:30 am
A Celebration of Joy, Love, and Life
$45
Gift yourself and a friend!
I'm already so excited for this special day.
Festive, elegant, and joyful.
We'll experience joy in all senses: sight, sound, scent, taste, touch, and spirit.
Program: Love, Light, and Laughter (for every day, not just the holidays.)
Beautiful food, tour of the mansion, joy program, and love gifts.
A feast for your body, mind, and soul.
(We sold out last year. Space is limited.)
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See you Friday October 1!
joyfully,
xx kelly
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parting shot...
long story, but in short: A Synchronicity.....
I learned of Uzume today (oo-zoo-may).
Who is Uzume?
Japanese Shinto goddess of JOY and Happiness.
Synchronicity #1 - Retreat will be at Japanese Gardens
#2 - JOY is Journey of You or U! Uzume
#3 - Uzume means whirling.
I often say I feel most joyful when I'm swirling, whirling, and twirling.
#4 - Uzume's lesson for us: to DANCE! to laugh!
Uzume did a comic dance to lure the Sun Goddess out of the cave >
Dancing and Laughing bring out the sun.
#5 - Uzume is fun to say. ;)
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BOOKS FOR SALE:
When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes
365 Days of Joy - How to be Happy Every Single Day
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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