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Live Your Joy!
August 19, 2011
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(Past joy musings feed the soul.)
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JOY every week!
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Greetings!
| Quote on my desk today is from Victor Hugo: Dream no small dream.
I remember being in high school and college with some pretty lofty dreams. Many of them have come to fruition. I'm not done yet either.
Those words make me think of my firstborn son who is now starting his college career at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Driving from Illinois across eight states to take the boy his guitar amp proved what I already knew - he is far from home.
The awakening for me is that he now has a new home. He has his own dreams, and my role now is to encourage him. I have to see my son as person independent from me and this is a person with no small dream. He chose ASU because it is the largest university, it is far from home, and has a great aeronautical engineering program.
He admits he will miss autumn but he doesn't mind the heat there. He is excited about what lies before him. He is independent and smart and I trust he will honor himself and his dreams.
What are your dreams? Are you honoring yourself to take a step toward your dreams?
It does not matter what your dream is. It is okay even if it is a "small" dream. The point is that you have an ember inside you and it is time to fan the flame. Don't worry if pursuing your dream makes your mom (or anyone) shed a tear. The people that love you want you to open your wings and take flight.
Think back to when you were young and full of dreams. If you have lost that or feel that you are too old, you are wrong. Dreams have no expiration date.
Words to Ponder:
I am taking a step toward my dream.
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 What brings me Joy lately.... |
- Faith in my boys
- Prince Charming who did the lion share of the cross country driving
- Seeing quirky things along the way, like the hometown of the world's largest hand dug well
- Crystal Light flavors
- "Throwed rolls" at Lambert's Cafe, Springfield MO
- Feeling immense gratitude for the haven this condo has been
- Looking forward to a house in the woods and a tiny glimmer of the river
- Drinking my evening beverage in wine glasses by artist and my new friend Lisa Frost
- Mementos and memories
What brings YOU joy?? We're making a JOY BOOK! Send in your stories for a compilation book to come out end of the year. Anything goes. One liners, essays, and anything in between. Send in NOW! And yes, you can submit more than once! THANKS for spreading the joy.
You are sending in great stuff! Short shots, essays, poems. Loving it all. THANK YOU! Keep 'em coming!
Also - everyone who has sent in something, or will send in something, send in a short two or three line bio of yourself. Silly or serious, mention how you happened upon your own joy journey and whatever else you want to share. Muchas thankas!
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"Your spark can become a flame and change everything. "
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E.D. Nixon
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| A Silly |
A nice place to work 
Morning walk, service road in hotel neighborhood, Charlotte, NC |
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DENISE DAY STELMA CANDICE KELLEYDAVE LAMPHERE MELINDA POPESHARON REICHLING CINDY GUENTHERMANNJOHN GILE MIKE BAYLESKRIS ZIBELL TYLER EPPERSON 
(Send in your birthday. At the end of each month, a name is drawn and receives snail mail surprise!)
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| Sage Advice |
Pursuing your dreams is not selfish. When you light up, you light the candle inside someone else to pursue their dream. When you honor yourself, you are actually helping others. Think about it. What if everyone were living their dream?
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| Word Nerd |
holus-bolus \HOH-luhs-BOH-luhs\, verb:
To cleanse.
dictionary.com
A bit of holus-bolus is no hocus-pocus.
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| Happiness Club |
Happiness Club is the First Thursday of each monthPractical tips that can change your life! North Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park6:30 - 8:00 pm - All are welcome. Free.
One minute Video of Happiness Club
JOIN THE FUN!
Sept 1 - Gloriann Dawson - Joy of Volunteering
Hey all! After H Club, we will head to Tiki Bar at Cliffbreakers to watch the sunset!
Oct 6 - Jodell Gabriel - Aromatherapy and other Relaxation Techniques
Nov 3 - Tom Zuba - Happy on Your Own Terms
Dec 1 - Year End Sharing and Celebration
+ Awesome things are already planned for 2012!
AND Don't Forget:
LAUGH CLUB
Third Saturday at 9 am
2222 E State Room 208 Rockford
Leaders: Marty & Jodell Gabriel
See you August 20!
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| JOY Assignment |
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Dream. Pursue it.
Live joyfully,
Kelly
PARTING SHOT:
Leap and the net will appear.
Zen proverb
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ABOUT KELLY:
Kelly Epperson, a former IRS agent, is now an agent of joy, living the life of her dreams and teaching others to do the same. Kelly presents keynotes, programs, and workshops to a wide variety of corporate, private, and philanthropic groups, and works with individual clients as a happiness coach and mentor.
To download a free copy of Kelly's "7 Steps to Being Happier Right Now" go to www.kellyepperson.com. To apply for mentorship, write info@kellyepperson.com.
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