Joy is a practice. Emphasis on the word “practice.”

SIMPLY CELEBRATE FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER (LEAP DAY!) I was invited by the folks at Delivering Happiness to present an "Inspire Talk" at their upcoming meeting in San Francisco. I am not a speaker. In fact, I have a deep fear of speaking in front of groups....

Bubbles of Joy Movement

Thanks to The Levity Project for creating this beautiful video of bubble joy the world over. It makes me so happy to see all these people creating space in their lives to simply … well … blow bubbles together. I love the variety of people and places. That...

Choose love.

I LOVE this art by Leah Pealman! What a great reminder that when we're unsure of what to do or say, all we have to do is check in with ourselves and see what response feels like it is coming from a place of love — for ourselves, for others, for the world....

Love Ninjas Unite!

Join Simply Celebrate and The Happiness Institute on a secret mission to Occupy Valentine's Day. (Wheeeee!) As Love Ninjas, it's our mission to roam the world secretly — spreading love and delighting friends, family, and strangers alike. If you're in...

Abundance under my very nose.

This morning I was in yoga class, watching the instructor demonstrate a beautiful handstand. He looked like he was floating. (I usually have this grimace on my face, willing myself to somehow stay vertical — even with the wall propping me up so solidly!) During...

Chutzpah & charm all rolled up in one.

This morning my good friend Suki sent me a link to a movie trailer, along with a simple note that said, "I know you are going to love these women." The movie is called Advanced Style and is a documentary about stylish seniors in New York. These women are...