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f you are anything like me, each year
seems a never ending blur of work, er-
rands, cooking and insufficient sleep as we
try to eek out nourishing time with our mate,
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children and friends. As one year rolls into
the next, we may wonder if we were actu-
ally there for any of it. What of the joy of the
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Publisher This year consider giving yourself and
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your loved ones the gift of presence, of being
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100 percent “there” for them with your mind,
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heart and body all in the same place of grace
at the same time, completely tuned in. My
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15-month-old granddaughter, Riley, gave me
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this gift at Christmas. As she unwrapped one
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of my presents to her - a very hip, stuffed
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snowman replete with hat and shades and a
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saxophone pressed to his lips - she held it,
Riley letting her best friend
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studied it and then pressed his foot, making
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him come to life; rocking around, tapping his
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foot, sunglasses a-goin’ as he tunefully played his sax. She watched its capers.
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Then she turned to me with joy radiating from her face, put her little hand over
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her heart and patted it. My daughter then told me she does that when she really
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surfaced as I realized how this little one had mastered the art of living in the
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Such an attitude of gratitude stands in stark contrast to our usual fare. Con-
sider what it’s like when someone is speaking to you about something important
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to them - and you are thinking about your to-do list. How often do we multitask,
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goof up and have to start over. There’s not much presence there; whoever you’re
www.NaturalAwakeningsTriangle.com with or whatever you’re doing is getting only part of your attention.
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The thing about joy is that it won’t show up if we don’t. Giving our undivid-
ed attention to the individual or situation at hand makes us come alive. Everyone
and everything vibrates with more depth, color and animation. Others feel it,
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These days I’m asking myself: What will bring me joy and laughter? I’m
permission be obtained in writing.
amazed by the report on page 50 that while children laugh, on average, 150
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locally and is supported by our advertisers. it is
times a day, adults laugh only six times a day. The smile ratio is a stunning 400
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This year I intend to take myself less seriously, lose joy-inhibiting habits,
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a location near you or if you would like copies placed
surrender stifling expectations and lighten up courtesy of this Laugh More issue.
at your business.
I expect it will mean letting go of the notion that circumstances must be just right
We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in
for the magic of laughter to happen, because really, the magic is in us.
the articles and advertisements, nor are we respon-
sible for the products and services advertised. We
I hope you all will join me in newfound openness to each day’s ever-present
welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.
joys always ready to rise up, touch our hearts and make us grin ear to ear. I can’t
wait to see what happens!
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Subscriptions are available by sending $28
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