THE JOY OF LIVING BLOG
Christmas Suicide: 3 Step Guide to Well-Being
Christmas—It’s a time for family reunions, socializing, and having fun together. But the question is... Does it reflect reality?Or are these happy times hiding a harsh reality?There’s deep PAIN from Thanksgiving through the first week of the New Year. Millions of people are filled with these oppressive emotions. Tens of Millions are FEELING these debilitating waves of angst.Many studies show that the holiday season is a period when people are more likely to commit suicide and [...]
Living With Stress: Paralyzed Entrepreneur Helps Others Discover Joy
Written by Marcia Frellick | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD | Article on GoodRX Key takeaways: Barry Shore had to redefine his purpose after becoming quadriplegic. He says three things help him manage stress: prayer, therapy, and love. His mission now is to “transform the world through joy.” Barry Shore sat to rest in a favorite living room chair on a September day in 2004, but when he was ready to get up, [...]
Once in 50 Years: Hope Springs Eternal
The Cubs. The BoSox. (little inside baseball lingo) The Chiefs. YAY. Great Game on SB Sunday. Sorry SF but half a century won out. And with such a Young Vibrant Scrambling TEAM. They WANTED this WIN. So, Big Bountiful BRAVO KC! Celebrate. Celebrate. Dance to the Music. Because the Patriots WILL be back in September . LOL! (oh.....is my bias showing. Thought I had that tucked in) And here’s the KEY to [...]
Barry Shore with Jack Canfield
Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul interviews Barry shore.
The Keep Smiling Card
It’s a blue card with the positive purposeful powerful pleasant message. Listen to Heather’s Story.
Seeing Miracles In Life Everyday
Seeing miracles in life, everyday. 13 year old teaches everyone a Wonder Filled Insight... Listen to David’s story.
106 Years Young
Imagine being 106 years...Young! That’s what this amazing nonagenarian really wanted. Listen to Aida ‘s Story.
the JOY of LIVING Podcast
The JOY of LIVING, which is streamed live on VoiceAmerica.com each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time. The JOY of LIVING Show exists for one reason only: it’s all about YOU, the listener. The show features some of the most remarkable people on the planet and is heard by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and more than 25,000 people download the Podcast and then share.
From Quadriplegic to Now
Meet the indomitable Barry Shore, the Ambassador of JOY. Join him as he helps You to GO MAD ! Learn the 4P’s. Embrace the Keep Smiling Movement and Swim. Remember it’s all about YOU.
S.M.I.L.E
Reframing is the process of utilizing words and acronyms to find positive Purposeful powerful aspects to rewire our thoughts and words and hopefully our deeds.
How To Help Provide Clean Water
A human can go without food for about three weeks but would typically, only last three to four days without water. In other words, water is a necessity. Without it, a living being cannot survive. Yet, it is a horrific fact that there are millions of people around the world who do not have access to clean drinking water or proper sanitation. Some 842 000 people are estimated to die each year from diarrhea as [...]
COLLEGE KIDS GIVING TO CAUSES?
Universities are learning that the current generation of traditional-age college students are loving that they have options in giving to causes through several innovative ways unavailable to previous generations. It’s a misconception that the generation of people born after 1990 (millennials) are more selfish than prior groups. The data of giving shows otherwise. Some reports even go so far as to say they give more than any other generation, even when they lack the funds [...]
FEEDING (HUNGRY) KIDS IN AMERICA
HELP FEED HUNGRY KIDS TODAY When you imagine childhood hunger, do you picture the skeletal frames and swollen bellies of children from third world countries? If so, you should know that isn’t the full story. According to FeedingAmerica.org, roughly 1 in 7 people in the U.S. face hunger every year. The rates of hunger in children are even higher, with about 1 in 5 lacking proper access to food at some [...]