Live the Joy
JOY ~ Journey of You November 19, 2010 |
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You know the Energizer Bunny? How about the Gratitude Bunny? It keeps going and going and going...
Here in the states, we are geared up for Thanksgiving. Turkey, (Turducken?), tryptophan, and thankfulness.
Years ago I wrote in a newspaper column that thankfulness should not be contained to one season. I have done "What I'm Thankful For" columns in the hot summer days of July. Now I teach that gratitude is the #1 happiness booster, and I sure as heck think we can be happy, no matter what the calendar month is.
My challenge to you is to become a gratitude bunny. Keep the thankful attitude going, long after the turkey is devoured, long after the holiday gifts are opened, and long after all the festivities are over.
On a dreary day in March, I want you to be able to think of something you are thankful for. Doing it daily is a good practice. While you are brushing your teeth, think of the people, places, things, activities, experiences, and emotions that bring you a sense of calm, a sense of excitement, a sense of peace, a sense of joy. Say thank you. Say it out loud with toothpaste and saliva doing a sloppy dance in your mouth.
(To combat the winter blues, another dance party is being planned for early 2011.)
My joy cup overflows and it is because I have started paying attention to all the things that make me happy, make me feel good, make me thankful. Through the ups and downs, the doubts and challenges, I love my life. It is my goal that you will learn to love yours. For those who already can say "I love my life," that is something to be thankful for.
Let's keep it going. And going and going....
Words to Ponder:
I'm thankful for...
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What brings me JOY lately....
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right now, just about everything!
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WHAT I LIKE ABOUT ME:
The JOY Journal holds your daily joy droppings, quotes that speak to you, books you want to read, movies you want see, songs that grab you, things you want to do, AND "Things I Like About Me."
The more you do it, the easier it gets. The more you like you, the happier you are. Try it. All of life is an experiment. Many did not believe me on this one until they started in. Now they believe!
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What I like about me...
* I am a fast reader.
* I am open.
* I can shuffle a deck of cards like a Vegas blackjack dealer.
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HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO: LISA KINDBERG GINA KARVELIS SHARON SHIRK TAMMY LEWIS LAURIE RANSTEAD PAM LYON NICOLE COPELAND NANCY MUDLOFF 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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"Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible."
Charles Dickens
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Kelly's newspaper column -
Kelly's blog for healthyrockford.com -
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TURKEY SONG
Adam Sandler
Grow Old With You |
| WORD NERD | |
quaggy \KWAG-ee\, adjective:
1. Marshy; boggy.
2. Soft or flabby.
Quaggy ultimately derives from the Old English cwabba, "shake or tremble," in the sense of viscous fluid.
Haven't been to workout in a while; feeling a bit quaggy.
What was the name of Scooby Doo's pal?
dictionary.com
The Joy Luncheon at Brigg's Mansion will be frabjous. Get your tickets online today. |
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all any of us really needs:
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HAPPINESS CLUB, LOVES PARK, IL
First Thursday every month
December 2
6:30 - 8:00 pm North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park ALL are welcome. Free. Fun. Informative and uplifting! December meeting will be worth 90 minutes of your time. If not, your money back. :) Living with loss? Join the virtual community to share the journey this holiday season at www.tomzuba.com.
Give Laughter a try too!The Benefits of laughing are MANY. (even "fake" laughter.) Laughter Club, Roni Golan, FREE, at his In Balance Hypnotherapy office, Saturdays, 10 am, 2222 E. State. St. Rockford, 815-979-1944.
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"We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing."
Louisa May Alcott |
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For those who love to travel, love new people, new places, food, fun, joy.... | |
ITALY!
May 4-11, 2011
Lago Maggiore
This trip is one of a kind.
(As are you.)
If you put your deposit before December 31, you save $200! (That will buy us a lot of really great wine in Italy.)
Call me a romantic. Call me a snob. Call me crazy. The wine there really is terrific and not pricey. The food. The bread. The views. The architecture. The history. The natural beauty. The men. :) Men in Europe appreciate women of all ages. They are respectful and flattering. I smile just thinking about it. (Pinky promise: What happens in Italy stays in Italy. I will not blog about anyone but me. Unless you give me permission. ;-)
Did you check out Hotel Cannero? Gorgeous! Did I tell you that the travel agent Holly and her husband Luigi are coming with us. Luigi is from Lago Maggiore so we will get to see and do like no other trip could ever offer!
I am so excited.
Come to the informational meetings just to see the photos, have a glass of cheer, and meet me and Deb McKew from Words in Play. Deb from New Hampshire is coming to Illinois to play with me for a few days in December!
Wednesday, December 1
7:30 pm
1541 E. Fabyan Pkway, Suite 101
Prairie Clinic meeting room (a friend is giving us this space-thank you!)
Geneva, IL
(across from Country House restaurant)
Thursday, December 2
5:30 pm
North Suburban Library
6340 N. Second St.
Loves Park IL
Friday, Dec 3 - George Clooney's place, Italy (I'm working on it-I'll let you know! ;-D ha!
SIGN UP NOW TO SAVE $200!
Give yourself a gift. You will have the joy of anticipation; the joy of being there; the joy of the memories. That, my dears, has no pricetag.
I have never regretted one penny that I have spent on travel. Every trip for me has been a learning adventure, growth opportunity, and opened my head and heart. And just plain fun.
Details Click Here!
This trip is for ALL, not just those interested in writing. I sigh looking at this picture...
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Thursday, December 2 11:30 am
$45
Festive, elegant, and joyful. Frabjous.
Program: Love, Light, and Laughter (for every day, not just the holidays.) Beautiful food, mansion,program, gifts. And hugs. A feast for body, mind, and soul.
(We sold out last year. Space is limited.) Get tickets now! PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.
Looking forward to seeing you there! Thank you! |
JOY assignment:
Luncheon at Brigg's Mansion. Get your tickets.
EnJOY your Thanksgiving holiday.
Brush your teeth and be thankful. joyfully,
xx kelly
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parting shot...
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Books make great Stocking Stuffers!
Order online:
www.kellyepperson.com
kel_epperson@yahoo.com
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
Las Vegas Showgirl >>Only ONE person noticed the Vegas Showgirl remark. Tammy Lewis, you win a prize. 
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