Virtual Moment of Joy!
Cheerfully brought to you by:
KC Christensen-Lang, Joyologist / Success Coach
July 2007

FAN MAIL OF THE MOMENT

"It's so refreshing to see something like KC's newsletter instead of all the garbage in our world. Take time out, read, reflect and smile awhile...." Chatty Lady

"KC - I signed up for your newsletter and can't wait to read it, your energy is uplifting!" Cathy, Pathways for Prosperity

"KC, In the late '70s, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was big. I read many of his "Power of Positive Thinking" booklets, etc. I'm glad KC has brought new blood to this focus. People need to spotlight the lighter, sunnier side of life." B. Rose

"My short time with you at the Humor Project a few years back convinced me that you are a lovely, lovely, talented, professional coach and I hope that you are getting back at least a small portion of the joy that you have been spreading around. Love and laughs to you KC." Linda MacNeal, FSP, Former Serious Person, Humor Solutions

"Hi, KC! Once again, thank you for your newsletter. It's really wonderful. Especially liked the video on Paul Potts. Thank you for sharing that!" Donna Wood, New Castle, NH www.wellnessstrategies.net 

"Your newsletter and the Video of the Month was awesome! Thanks for sharing." Barabra Lippincott

Many of you wrote that you were moved by the video clip in last month’s Joy Note of ordinary, humble guy, Paul Potts singing his authentic heart out in a spine-tingling opera. I just heard from fellow coach Cheryl Richardson that he went on to win in England’s famed TV show, "Britain's Got Talent," $250,000 American dollars, a recording contract with Simon Cowell and was honored to give a live royal performance in front of the Queen of England. His CD will be out soon! If you missed this inspirational spot, get inspired at this link here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7glOGq82xQ 

Thanks for letting us know when we help touch your hearts, KC J

GOOD REMINDER OF THE MOMENT

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense." Ralph Waldo Emerson, U.S. poet

TERRIBLE ATTORNEY OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Ann Champagne

This was excerpted from a book, Disorder in the American Courts, and what people actually said in court, word for word, and now published by court reporters who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.

ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

Italian Surprise of OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Rebecca Mosness

A wealthy man was having an affair with an Italian woman for several years.  One night during a rendezvous, she confided in him that she was pregnant.
Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, he promised he would pay her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child.

If she stayed in Italy to raise the child, he would also provide child support until the child turned 18.  She agreed, but asked how he would know when the baby was born.
To keep it discrete, he told her to simply mail him a post card, and write "Spaghetti" on the back.  He would then arrange for child support payments to begin.

One day, about 9 months later, he came home to his confused wife.  His wife said, "Honey, you received a very strange post card today."
"Oh, just give it to me and I'll explain it," he said.  The wife handed him the card and watched as her husband read the card, turned white and collapsed.

On the card was written: "Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti.  Two with meatballs, one without! Request bread."

OOPS OF THE MOMENT

CRAZY POINTS TO PONDER
Courtesy of Comedian Steven Wright

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.

The problem with the gene pool is there is no lifeguard.

PR TIPS OF THE MOMENT

I work with business owners all over the world as a PR Consultant and often they ask me how to increase sales or drive more traffic to their site. Here are some quick, but powerful PR tips just for you....

Review Your Site: Take a look at your website and remember the important sales advice; "A confused mind never buys." Pretend you are a first-time visitor or a busy professional with limited time. Is your site confusing? Hard to navigate? Leaves out important info? Is it too busy and jam-packed? Then re-do it. If you don't have the skills, hire help or contact us for assistance.

Build Your Customer Base: You want to gather names and emails of your site visitors (and offline too). Include a form on your site so they take action and offer them something valuable and fr*ee to encourage them to sign up. People buy from those they know, respect and trust. It's all about building relationships.

Make Your Name Memorable: Also consider purchasing inexpensive domain names, especially if you have a hard-to-spell name or your business name is difficult to remember. Your customers will NEVER find you if that is so. With the right name, you can attract great customers all over the world and grow your business no matter where you live. Think of the keywords that a prospective customer might type in a search engine and then see if that domain name is available. My clients and I use the domain company, Go Daddy; for under $9.00 you can pick up simple, memorable domain names. Then link them to your main site with the old name at no cost. Again, get online assistance if this is not something you know how to do.

If you are setting up a new website or even a one page sales page, securing a bunch of names can help attract attention and traffic. So go ahead....be creative and grab your catchy new domain name(s). Click on the banner at left and get that brain working.

Obit of the moment

"Martin Levine, owner of a movie theatre chain in NY City, has passed away at age 65," the newspaper obituary read. "The funeral will be held on Thursday at 2:10, 4:20, 6:30, 8:40 ad 10:50."

NEW SITE OF THE MOMENT

We’re proud to announce the launch of our new Corporate/Business site to give you an idea of that growing area of our company, Happiness Is…. For everything from business coaching, team-building, PR consulting to staff training, conflict resolution, employee surveys, keynote speaking and more, visit www.CoachingForTopLeaders.com

For anything related to humor, laughter, joy, stress reduction and other fun goodies…yup, our main site www.ToolsForPositiveLiving.com  is still the place to be!

MEMORABLE QUOTES OF THE MOMENT

Confucius say: "man who run behind car get exhausted"..."man who run in front of car get tired"

If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.

AWESOME PR DEAL OF THE MOMENT

With a $1,000 savings, many of you contacted us about our COOL sale for the HOT summer months after our special email announcement went out last month....our brand new, TURBO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS in 30 days program. My awesome Executive Virtual Assistant and I are ready to join your team to grow your business, jumpstart your sales and image, help you be more reenergized and efficient and naturally reduce your stress. There are still a few slots left, so contact me soon to reserve your spot. Space is very limited as we will focus our full attention to these VIP clients. We'll start as soon as you're ready to enjoy the action-packed ride! Your $1,000 savings ends August 31. In case you missed the news, here's the sizzling, business-building info:  http://www.privatesuccesscoach.com/Dynamic_Duo_Summer_Special.htm

BEST COURSE OF THE MOMENT

Over here at Happiness Is…we are on to something! Even one of the most famous university campuses in the world has figured out what the professor says is, “how to get happy.” YAY! Did you know that the most popular course at Harvard teaches happiness? It’s a class whose content resembles that of many a self-help book but is grounded in serious psychological research, has enrolled 855 students, beating out even Introductory Economics. Students crowd into a huge Theatre to learn about creating, as the course description puts it, ''a fulfilling and flourishing life," courtesy of the booming new area of “Positive psychology” that focuses on what makes people feel good rather than the pathologies that can make them feel miserable. And to think….you and me, knew that already! So an A+ to all my wonderful subscribers!!! J

POEM OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN. CSP, CPAE

"You may not think that the world needs you, but it does. For, you are unique, like no one that has ever been before or will come after. No one can speak with your voice, say your piece, smile your smile or shine your light. No one can take your place, for it is yours alone to fill. If you are not there to shine your light, who knows how many travelers will lose their way as they try to pass by your empty place in the darkness." Ludwig Wittgenstein

AWFUL MANAGERS OF THE MOMENT

A business magazine had a contest asking for Dilbert-like quotes from people who had real-life Dilbert-like managers. Here are some of the winners.

1. As of tomorrow, employees will only be able to access the building using individual security cards. Pictures will be taken next Wednesday and employees will receive their cards in two weeks. (Microsoft Corporation - this one took first place)

2. What I need is a list of specific unknown problems we will encounter.  (Lykes Lines Shipping)

3. How long is this Beta guy going to keep testing our stuff?  (Programming intern, Microsoft Development Team)

4. E-mail is not to be used to pass on information or data. It should be used only for company business. (Accounting Mgr., Electric Boat Company)

5. This project is so important that we can't let things that are more important interfere with it. (Advertising /Mktg. Mgr., UPS)

6. Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the schedule. No one will believe you solved this problem in one day! We've been working on it for months. Now, go act busy for a few weeks, and I'll let you know when it's time to tell them.  (R&D Supervisor, Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing/3M Corp.)

7. Quote from the boss: "Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say."  (Marketing Executive, Citrix Corporation)

8. My sister passed away and her funeral was scheduled for Monday. When I told my boss, he said she died so that I would have to miss work on the busiest day of the year. He then asked if we could change her burial to Friday. He said, "That would be better for me."  (Shipping Executive, FTD Florists)

9. We know that communication is a problem, but the company is not going to discuss it with the employees. (AT&T Long Lines Division)

10. From the closing paragraph of a nationally circulated memo: "Lucent Technologies is endeavorily determined to promote constant attention on current procedures of transacting business focusing emphasis on innovative ways to better, if not supersede, the expectations of quality!" (Lucent Technologies - formerly a division of AT&T)

THERAPY OF THE MOMENT
Courtesty of Dotsie, Founder of Founder of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com, www.boomerwomenspeak.com 

I am passing this on to you because it definitely works and we could all use a little more calmness in our lives. By following simple advice heard on the Dr. Phil show, you too can find inner peace. Dr Phil proclaimed, "The way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started and have never finished."

So, I looked around my house to see all the things I started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Zinfandel, a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, a bottle of Kalhua, a package of Oreos, the remainder of my old Prozac prescription, the rest of the cheesecake, some Doritos, and a box of chocolates.

You have no idea how freaking good I feel right now. Woohoo! Ain't life grand?

BUSINESS BUILDING TIP OF THE MOMENT

Most of you know I am an Executive Business Coach as well. Here is something that helps many of my clients grow their business and generate multiple streams of income. Start saving the top thee or five questions that your clients ask you. You may have a report, booklet eguide in the making. Have no clue how to do this? Let me and my V.A. show you how and soon you’ll be making money while you sleep (or sip frosty drinks by the pool or warm sandy beaches.

FREEBIE OF THE MOMENT

Can’t afford to go to that family reunion? Miss your friends across country? We’d be glad to GIVE you your own conference line to bring ya all together! It’s private, holds up to 99 people and you can use it however you want, with my compliments. Want to use your own line for business too? Or have two? Go ahead! I’ll give ya two! Many of you are avid users of conference call services and some of you lead teleconference calls. You can even tape the call and if your client or employee missed the meeting or class, they can call in later anytime and catch up. The best part is this is available to you instantly. There are no reservations required, just call your conference number anytime for colleagues, clients, friends or family.  Just click on the picture at left for the link to our HAPPY TALK conference site; have fun yakking!

SNEAKY HUSBAND OF THE MOMENT

Resolving to surprise her husband, an executive's wife stopped by his office. She found him with his secretary sitting in his lap.

Without hesitating, he dictated, "...and in conclusion, gentlemen, shortage or no shortage, I cannot continue to operate this office with just one chair."

DIFFERENCES OF THE MOMENT

Many of you want our “Powerful Tools For Positive Living” newsletter mailed to your home or office, as well as this Joy Ezine, but you get confused about the difference of each. So for a moment of clarity: This “Virtual Moment of Joy” is lighthearted fun and as breezy as a summer day. Our mailed newsletter is more meaty informative articles updates, columns, quizzes and we need your mailing address. Got that? So… In addition to this Joy note you are reading now, we’ll be glad to send you our complimentary “Powerful Tools For Positive Living” newsletters. Give us your home or office mailing address and we’ll send you the latest issue: CLICK HERE

Question of the moment

A priest, a nun, a rabbi, a lawyer and a doctor walk into a bar. The bartender takes on look at them and says, "What is this, a joke?"

SIGN OF THE MOMENT

Located next to Laydown and Relax Funeral Parlor.

GRATITUDE OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Steve Wilson, Cheerman of the Bored, www.WorldLaughterTour.com

I am thankful for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me, and not out with someone else.

For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with me and not out at the bars.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes because it means she is at home, not on the streets.

For the taxes I pay because it means I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party because it beans I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government because it means we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking and I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means I am alive.

And finally, for too much e-mail because it means I have friends who are thinking of me.

Judgment Day of the moment

Bill Clinton, Boris Yeltsin, and Bill Gates were called in by God. God informed them that he was very unhappy about what was going on in this world. Since things were so bad, he told the three that he was destroying the Earth in 3 days.

They were all allowed to return to their homes and businesses, and tell their friends and colleagues what was happening. God did tell them though, that no matter what they did he was "not"changing his mind. So, . .

Bill Clinton went in and told his staff, "I have good news and bad news for you. First the good news . . . there "is" a God. The bad news is that he is destroying the Earth in 3 days."

Boris Yeltsin went back and told his staff, "I have bad news and more bad news. The first was . . . there "is" a God. The second was that he is destroying the Earth in 3 days."

Bill Gates went back and told his staff, "I have good news and good news. First . . . God thinks I am one of the three most important people in the world. Second . . . you don't have to fix the bugs in Windows Office XP or Vista."

SUMMER WEAR OF THE MOMENT

Check out our Joy Shoppe! We believe that 'Laughter is the Best Medicine' and hope you enjoy our fun products, shirts for men, women and children and light-hearted gifts. Yuk it up at the BBQ in this bright yellow shirt! Or sport one of these cool T-shirts at the lake or around the pool this summer and people won't resist smiling! How about giving this cute bear to someone you love? Or making your customers grin with these happy buttons?



CREATE A MINI-SUMMER BREAK FOR A MOMENT

Turn on Reggae or Caribbean music at your desk or in your car...Serve watermelon at break
Wear a Hawaiian shirt to work... Pick up a light-hearted novel
Grab an ice-cream cone... Eat dinner on the picnic table
Take half day and go to park or beach... Buy a fountain for your desk
Kick off your shoes and walk barefoot... Use our phone and talk to old friends
Go on a mini-getaway... Roll down the windows….or your top
Schedule a massage or pedicure... Smell of suntan lotion
Buy some fresh flowers for your office / lobby / waiting room... Think about where you went as a child? Boardwalk? Beach? A pier? Fishing in a pond...can you do that now?
Call up someone and go roller-skating / fishing... Go by a lake or ocean
Swim at a public pool... Buy a bright new shirt
Buy a pineapple /coconut... Go to the dollar store and buy paper plates or checkered table cloth or bright plastic cups
Have a bbq

COOL TIMESAVER TOOL OF THE MOMENT

You know me, I love to share cool new resources I discover with all of you. Plus this one is still FR*EE! Already it has saved me a ton of time and it's real simple to use. They give you a special number, you can call it from your mobile phone and leave your message or instruction to whoever you want, (secretary, boss, friend, co-worker, etc) and it automatically records your voice, plus sends an email to whoever you want! In seconds, you have your own hands-free voice dictation and transcription services. Also it take notes and do to do lists online or with your mobile phone. Never forget an idea or meeting with this! It's an amazing productivity tool.....check out www.Jott.com

FOOT IN MOUTH POLITICS OF THE MOMENT

"Without censorship things can get terribly confused in the public mind."   General William Westmoreland, during the war in Viet Nam.
"Things are more like they are now than they ever were before."   Former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower
"China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese."   Former French President Charles de Gaulle
"The Internet is a gateway to get on the net."   U.S. Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole
"Traditionally most of Australia's imports come from overseas."  Former Australian cabinet minister Keppel Enderbery.

OLD IS WHEN:

1. You don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go along.
2. Getting a little action means I don't need fiber today.
3. Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.

POOR GRANDPA IS GONNA YELL REALLY LOUD IN A MOMENT

SIZZLING SUMMER SALE OF THE MOMENT

Stress at work? Want to lighten up on the job? Make your office a happier place? WE OFFER GREAT STRESS-ZAPPING SOLUTIONS! You can hire me to conduct stress reduction and laughter programs at your company site, or check out our new SPECIAL GUIDE to help you and your co-workers prevent “hardening of the attitudes" with these tips and resources. Click HERE to grab your very own copy and please spread the word! Summer special...$2.00 off....now until August 31 only $5.00 bucks!
 

DIET OF THE MOMENT

"I went on a 45-day diet. It's going great. I've already lost 30 days."

SUMMERTIME SMILES

We hope we made you smile, brighten your day or ya learned something new. If so, please forward this happy little email to a pal, a faraway relative, a co-worker or even the boss. We love to cheer people up and connect people worldwide. Spread the word about our "Virtual Moment of Joy" and let's hear from you too. Until next time, ENJOY A LAUGHTER-FILLED SUMMER!



KC Christensen-Lang, Success Coach/Joyologist
PR Consultant/Publicist/Speaker/Trainer
Multiple Streams of Income / Make Money While You Sleep Licensee
Owner/CEO, HAPPINESS IS...
(207) 361-2084
www.ToolsForPositiveLiving.com    
www.DynamicDuoPR.com       
 

HAPPY MARKETPLACE OF THE MOMENT

Welcome to our new HAPPY MARKETPLACE!  If you contact any of the vendors below, please let them know we sent you!  Happy Browsing!

Want to win some moola and have fun at the same time? The vivacious and hysterical Georgia Richardson, fondly known as Queen Jaw Jaw is looking for a winner. By signing up for her ezine, you get a chance to win prizes. Click on JAW JAW's Contest, and enter the CAPTION CONTEST. Pick one of the three pictures shown and email da Queen what you think that picture is saying to the world.  Three pictures to choose from and three winners of money and other prizes. Instructions are on the contest page at http://www.queenjawjaw.com/jawjawcontests.html. Have fun!

Eat Your Way to Enlightenment...Could there be an easier path? Acclaimed author, Maureen Whitehouse, nutrition and spirituality expert, corporate consultant, workshop leader, former model, actress and talk show host has helped thousands to radically shift their perspective to improve their lives, health, attitude and experience. She's discovered a way we can all not only stop fighting with our food for good, but find a deeper, more satisfying connection to our Soul and greater appreciation of our lives via eating. Her latest book is Soul-Full Eating : A (Delicious!) Path to Higher Consciousness. Autographed copies can be obtained at www.soul-fulleating.com.

Peaceful Company, fashioning peace one person at a time, offers a wide array of unique gifts, fun accessories, books, tapes and jewelry. For summer, our Founder recommends an amazing 100% pure, fragrant organic Vanilla Bean Wash and Cream for the ultimate refresher. Check out the other delightful flavors; Coconut, Fuji Apple, Honey Almond, Lavender and Strawberry Lemonade.  Check us out! www.peacefulcompany.com

“Speaking of Success” featuring KC Christensen-Lang, with the famed bestselling authors and brilliant personal development gurus, Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager) and Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People).  Click HERE for more information.

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