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

FAN MAIL OF THE MOMENT

"KC...what a delight - you're a star and don't you forget it for a moment.  Glad you are in the world, thank you and congratulations!! Your fan," Andrea Lee www.andreajlee.com

"Thank you for giving me credit for the jokes. I enjoyed the newsletter.....I liked the joke about the European Union. Have an excellent day."  Rebecca Mosse

"Thanks a bunch KC. This is great stuff...thanks for sending it my way! With much love,"  Rick Lang Owner, Highland Hardwoods, www.highlandhardwoods.com

"Hello KC, Thanks for the note about the book. Just got it…I haven't made it to your chapter yet, but was pleasantly surprised to see you in the company of such highly noted speakers! Congratulations!!"  John B. Buckley, Vice President Franchise Sales, Coffee News USA www.coffeenewsusa.com 

"I enjoyed our phone (PR session) visit so much. You really are an inspiration. I choose to see this as a spectacular opportunity to plow into all the brilliant ideas we discussed, or more accurately, that you gave me. Now, I'll be able to write some of the press releases and articles for online publication that I learned about from you.  Thank you is too small a term for my gratitude for your help, but I'm left with the limits of language, so.... Thank you!"  Marilyn in Texas

QUOTE OF THE MOMENT

”We are not human beings going through a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings going through a human experience.”

OUCH OF THE MOMENT

A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and afterwards, advised him that all was well. However, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling tight across the hairs of his lower region and it was becoming quite painful.

Worried that it might have been a second surgery the doctors hadn't  told him about, the cop gritted his teeth and finally got enough energy to pull his hospital gown up to see what was making him so uncomfortable down there.

Taped firmly across his hair were three wide strips of adhesive tape, the kind that doesn't come off easily. Written in large black letters was the sentence....

"Get well quick from the nurse you gave a ticket to last week."

MOM OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Bonnie Bufford

A young man shopping in a supermarket noticed a little old lady following him around. If he stopped, she stopped. Furthermore she kept staring at him.

She finally overtook him at the checkout. She turned to him and said, "I hope I haven't made you feel ill at ease; it's just that you look so much like my late son."

He answered, "That's okay."

"I know it's silly, but if you'd call out "Good bye, Mom" as I leave the store, it would make me feel so happy."

She then went through the checkout. As she was on her way out of the store, The man called out, "Goodbye, Mom."

The little old lady waved, and smiled back at him.

Pleased that he had brought a little sunshine into someone's day, he went to pay for his groceries.

"That comes to $121.85," said the clerk.

"How come so much? I only bought 5 items!"

The clerk replied, "Yeah, but your mother said you'd be paying for her things, too."

RUN TO YOUR MAILBOX FOR A MOMENT

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TWINS OF THE MOMENT

A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain -- they name him "Juan". Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."

PROFESSION OF THE MOMENT

A lawyer is a person who writes a 10,000 word document and calls it a "brief".

ORGANIZING FOR THE MOMENT

CHANGE OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Steve Wilson, Cheerman of the Board www.WorldLaughterTour.com

I dialed a number and got the following recording: "I am not available right now, but thank you for caring enough to call. I am making some changes in my life. Please leave a message after the beep. If I do not return your call, you are one of the changes."

OFFICE GOOF OF THE MOMENT

A secretary was leaving the office one Friday evening when she encountered Mr. Jones, the new Human Resources manager, standing bewildered in front of the shredder with a piece of paper in his hand.
 
"This is critical,” said Mr. Jones, “and my secretary has already left. Can you make this thing work?"

"Certainly," said the secretary. She turned the machine on, inserted the paper, and pressed the start button.

"Excellent, excellent!" exclaimed Mr. Jones as his paper disappeared inside the machine. "It’s a confidential, important document and I figured I should make at least one copy."

THOUGHT TO PONDER FOR THE MOMENT
Courtesy of James Smith

"How would the person I'd like to be...do the things I'm about to do?" – Jim Cathcart

COACHING TIP OF THE MOMENT

I have encountered many people who are down in the dumps lately. Have you noticed anyone feeling blue? Weary? Are YOU? A number of coaching clients have felt this lately; all busy, successful, smart professionals with thriving businesses. After our sessions, we realized that they were burnt out. Two definitions are: "Exhausted as a result of longtime stress" and "depleted of strength or energy." If this describes you, please check in with yourself and take a much-needed break. Have you used up all your vacation days? Some people have hundreds of unused hours. What are you waiting for? Can't take time off from work......so have a mini-time out. How about a walk in nature? Stroking the pet? Linger over a cup of java (and read the upbeat Coffee News), have a massage, watch a funny video, read a few pages here and there of good book, call a friend, listen to music. I asked one client about her hobbies and she burst out laughing. Work was her hobby! And the long hours and strain was getting to her. What are your hobbies? Do you have any? When was the last time you did something just for fun? Here at Happiness Is...we believe in laughing for no reason....playing, having fun is all a part of that! I know I talk about this alot, but I'm protective of you! And burn-out can lead to huge health concerns, broken relationships, problems on the job. So please take time for you. Or does your soul need a boost? If so, read on!

SOUL-BOOSTERS OF THE MOMENT

Several clients and others I have encountered realize that their burn-out was a result of lack of spirituality in their lives. They were yearning for something deeper. They were craving fulfillment, a richer life. To get in touch with their soul. Their spiritual side. They wished for inner peace. How to nourish your soul? Stop and enjoy the stillness. When was the last time YOU were quiet? Turn off the news. It's mostly horrible anyway. The radio. The noise of your surroundings. That endless chatter in your head. Journal if you want. Take quiet time in nature. Bask in a treatment for a couple hours or a day at a healing Spa. Spend time at church, a budda temple or a monastry. Pray more. Have a good cry. Or a laugh. Delve into a spiritual book that feeds your soul. Take a long nap. Seek spiritual, nurturing people. Browse through a special magazine I enjoy and learn from every month, called Spirituality and Health at www.spiritualityhealth.com. Attend an uplifting conference. Do an online search. Hay House www.hayhouse.com offers the "You Can Do It" conference and others. Mishka Productions has a "Celebrate your Life" conference coming up in June. www.mishkaproductions.com. There are also online and offline healing groups, sites and forums to connect with others.

Another option is receiving and watching spiritual based movies from: http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/index12.shtml

Here's what my co-author of my recently published book, "Speaking of Success" has to say about it......

"It's not often you can combine entertainment with personal growth but that is exactly what The Spiritual Cinema Circle offers. These engaging films provide important messages about life, love and the world we live in."

—Jack Canfield

That's it for now dear readers. Avoid burn-out. Fill yourself Up! Feed your Soul! Any of you have other ideas to nourish yourself? Please send along and we'll continue to share with our readers.

HOLIDAYS OF THE MOMENT

Wow...May was packed with special occasions; From Mother's Day to holidays most appropriate for readers of this Joy Ezine. Folks the world over celebrated World Laughter Day and National Smile Month. If ya missed these, that’s okay. You can make up for lost time. Go around your office today, at home, down the street, give someone a warm smile or share a laugh! Why not? They may think you are crazy, but hey, you’ll feel better, right?!

COOL LINKS OF THE MOMENT

Don’t forget to check out The Happy Marketplace below or let me know if you would like to reserve your own spot in our June issue. Happy Browsing!

SIGN OF THE MOMENT

Sign posted on a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?"

CLARITY OF THE MOMENT

I've always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.

HUSBAND OF THE MOMENT

An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have: the older she gets, the more interested he is in her.

DOGGONE PUNS OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Denny Lang

We were surprised to see the Oscar Mayer vehicle; here’s a photo of Milo and Ben you will really relish. They show off the hot dog bun so they can "drive up in their rolls"! We went inside for a "frank" conversation. Then we were told to get our Heinz off the table.

After a few minutes, our host asked us to get our buns out of there. Seemed like a Gulden opportunity. They took off, shouting “Get a long little doggie," and we couldn't Ketchup with them. We had a weinerful day and thought we’d share it with your readers.

DISGUISE OF THE MOMENT
Courtesy of Ann Champagne

Two weary Priests decided to go to Hawaii on vacation, far away from their congregations where they could really relax. They were determined to make this a real vacation by not wearing anything that would identify them as clergy. As soon as the plane landed, they headed for an island store and bought outrageous shorts, shirts, sandals and sunglasses.

The next morning they happily went to the beach dressed in their colorful "tourist" garb.

They were lounging in their beach chairs, enjoying the sunshine, scenery and frosty drinks, when a drop dead gorgeous, topless blonde in a thong bikini came walking straight towards them. They couldn't help but stare.

As the blonde approached them, she smiled and said "Good Morning, Father.  Good Morning, Father," nodding and addressing each of them individually, then she continued walking past them.  They were both stunned and peered after her in amazement. How in the world did she know they were priests?

So the next day, they went back to the store and bought huge sunglasses, big floppy hats and even more outrageous outfits. These were so loud you could hear them before you even saw them!

Once again, covered in their new attire, they settled on the warm beach in their chairs to enjoy the waves, the palm trees, the sun and most of all their privacy.

All of a sudden, the same gorgeous topless blonde, wearing a different colored thong, taking her sweet time, came swaying toward them, soaking wet.  Again, to their astonishment, she nodded at each of them, said "Good morning, Father. Good morning, Father," and started to walk away.

Shocked and stammering to gain composure, one of the Priests couldn't stand it any longer. "Just a minute, young lady."

"Yes, Father?" she paused in front of them, dripping sea water, and they gulped, trying to avoid eye contact with the skimpy outfit.

"We are Priests and proud of it, but we are on vacation incognitio, so we are wondering how in the world do you know we are Priests, dressed as we are?"

She smiled sweetly and replied, "Father, it's me....Sister Kathleen!"

HELP WANTED AD OF THE MOMENT

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MEETING OF THE MOMENT

A Harley rider is checking out a gorgeous redhead. Suddenly she sneezes and her glass eye comes flying out of its socket. The surprised biker reaches up, snatches it out of the air and hands it back to her.

“I’m so embarrassed,” the woman says. “Please join me for dinner.”

They enjoy a wonderful meal together, and afterward she invites him to the movies, followed by drinks. She pays for everything. Then she asks him to her place for a nightcap and to stay for breakfast.

The next morning the guy is amazed and asks, “Are you this nice to every biker you meet?”

“Not usually,” she replies. “But you just happened to catch my eye.”

MAKE SOMEONE SMILE FOR A MOMENT

Did you grin or even laugh out loud when reading this? If so, please forward your copy of the “Virtual Moment of Joy” to your pals, your parents or your co-workers! We’d love you to help us brighten someone’s day. Remember…”Laughter is a smile that exploded." ….LET’S START THE EXPLOSION…Have a blast!



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    
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HAPPY MARKETPLACE OF THE MOMENT

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