Laugh Angeles News
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Laugh Angeles News April 2008 |
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Editorial |
Everything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger Life is beautiful and spring is now in full bloom. Things couldn't be more perfect and yet the dance of death, pain and overall turmoil for human beings never takes a break. I've heard much disturbing news over the past few weeks, and have met too many people in pain or facing severe financial or personal hardships to not become aware of something deeper at work. Some of my close friends almost died (literally) or found out the hard way that their days were counted; others saw their parents either die or be crippled by strokes or other debilitating health issues; others still were faced with major financial challenges - leading for some of them to a lost home and total bankruptcy. And more. Ha ha ha? Life is not funny, and yet what is there that we can't laugh about? I've also been inspired beyond words in that same timeframe by watching how these same people faced their fears and addressed their challenges head on rather than give in to despair and depression. All without exception chose to smile and laugh, move on, do their best. Somehow tuned in I discovered and shed tears of gratitude reading the poetry of Tomihiro Hoshino and watching the last lecture of Andy Pausch. One became quadriplegic at age 24 and went on to reinvent his life by painting with his mouth. The other is dying from pancreatic cancer and shared a unique message of hope with the world. What you heard was correct. You will bleed and it will hurt. And it's never that bad. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Be well. All smiles Sebastien Gendry |
Wishing the world was a better place is a good thing to do. Doing something positive and constructive about it is even better. The celebration of World Laughter Day is one such thing. On the first Sunday of each year tens of thousands of people around the world get together just to laugh. Some make this a big event. Others go with the flow and let it be very informal. All take this as a non-political and very personal declaration of intention for a better, more peaceful world, that starts by achieving more peace within. Want to have fun on a sunny day? Follow this link to read more about what's happening, where and how you can participate. |
2008 Laughter Yoga Conference of a lifetime: Laughter For Life in Death Valley |
| The 2008 USA West Coast Laughter Yoga annual conference will take place this year on October 10, 11 and 12 in Death Valley, California (confirmed) and will be followed by a one-of-a-kind Laughter Retreat on October 13, 14, 15 and 16. Death Valley is located 5h North West of Los Angeles, and 2.5h North East of Las Vegas. Read more. |
www.laughangeles.com now in top 1 million websites, worldwide |
For the first time in March www.laughangeles.com became one of the top 1 million most visited websites in the world (currently ranking 898,018.) This may not seem like much, but considering there are currently over 162 million websites on the net it is quite an achievement for a small team of volunteers like ours. We typically get over 500 unique visitors / day (sometimes up to 5,000+ depending on the news) from 100+ countries. Very good, very good, Yeah! Dare we say it: www.laughangeles.com is the most comprehensive, user-friendly and continuously updated online resource on the topic of simulated laughter exercises on the planet! Here is the best news: we've got much more coming very soon. Keep posted. |
Why Be Normal When You
Can Be Yourself?
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Wanted: Join The Team!We need your help. The American School Of Laughter Yoga is looking for motivated individuals to help us let the fun shine and spread good vibes on this planet. These are volunteer positions. Time requirement: whatever you have available (something is more than nothing.) Skills required: you need to have a computer and internet access. Preferred location: anywhere in the world. For more information or to apply please email Sebastien Gendry at laugh@laughangeles.com |
Wanted: Laughter subjects for documentary film with world acclaimed film director Max WexlerA famous documentary film maker currently working on a Laughter Yoga project is looking for unusual groups who practice Laughter Yoga (policemen, firemen, prisoners, etc.) Preferred location is in the USA and it could also be anywhere else in the world. If you know anybody in that category please email us at laugh@laughangeles.com |
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