Does it feel to you like there’s a lot of “us” and “them” thinking happening these days? That way of looking at the world causes some problems. It’s easier to dislike, or even hate, that which is separate from ourselves. And that, as we’ve seen too many times, can lead us to hurt each other. On the other hand, focusing […]
We’ve added a new listing in our Joy, Kindness & Love directory for KINDNESS. Welcome Share the Love! And thank you for promoting love! Do you work to bring more joy, kindness or love into the world? Submit a listing here.
We’ve added a new listing in our Joy, Kindness & Love directory for KINDNESS. Welcome Life Vest Inside! And thank you for promoting kindness! Here’s a video from their website about the power and reach one act of kindness can have. Do you work to bring more joy, kindness or love into the world? Submit a listing here.
We have a new listing in our Joy, Kindness & Love directory in the LOVE category! Welcome Michelle Wirta, The Self Sabotage Specialist, who helps people shift subconscious beliefs and thinking patterns that stand in the way of bringing their gifts to the world. Do you work to bring more joy, kindness or love into the world? Submit a listing here.
A Bay Area group called Oh San Fran is doing some interesting things to spread joy. Their Happiness Project 1.o :Swings is lightening hearts and sprinkling smiles throughout San Francisco by putting up simple, wooden board swings in public places. Brilliant. I happen to be of the mind that anything is possible; however, I do not believe you can swing […]
In late March of 2011 the Wall Street Journal released a study finding Portland, Oregon, to be the the 2nd most miserable city in the U.S. The Joy Team founder and Chief Joy Officer, Michele M. Larsen, has found much evidence to the contrary. In fact, looking at photos taken in recent years for her blogs, ISpyJoy.com and LicensePlateWisdom.com as […]
Although The Joy Team truly began with a mother and her daughter spreading messages of joy, optimism and inspiration across Portland and Vancouver in November of 2009; the official beginning of The Joy Team as a non-profit corporation in the state of Washington began on February 19, 2010. One year ago today. With the mission of spreading joy, optimism and […]
Valentine’s Day, Love Day, Heart Day…whatever lovey-dovey name you have for it today’s the day to celebrate all things love. The Joy Team wants to help! So, here are a few places you can soak up the warm fuzzies: Bits o’ love and joy from ISpyJoy.com Wisdom of love from LicensePlateWisdom.com Organizations working for love from the Joy, Kindness & Love […]
The Daily Love aims to show you the love and make you happy. And the best part about being happy is sharing that happiness with others. Today’s Daily Love is awesome. It talks about setting goals — a popular topic in early January. Here’s my favorite part of today’s message: Make 2011 the year you break free of limiting beliefs […]
We joyfully welcome our very 1st new member of The Joy Team for 2011: Joy Overstreet of Joyful Spaces. The JOY Team. JOY Overstreet. JOYful Spaces. I think it was meant to be. Don’t you? Thanks oodles, Joy, for being our 1st new member of 2011! And for all you do to spread joy in the world! P.S. You can […]
Portland, Oregon, is known for many things: great food carts, a fierce love of bicycling, putting a bird on it, keeping it weird; and now putting up 100 positive messages on billboards, bus shelters and buildings. The Joy Team launched an outdoor ad campaign for happiness in April 2010 and, with the support of local businesses, has been putting up inspiring and optimistic messages ever since. On January 5th at 9:00 AM, the 100th positive message went up on a billboard in Portland on the corner of NE Weidler and 1st Ave. KGW was there to capture the moment.
