MOJO for all » Happiness

mojoforall — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:53:09 +0000

Looks like Twitter Tools was not updating here, so I’ve pasted all tweets since September. Apologies for the delay:-)

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Be thankful for the liberty and abundance in your life, and be mindful that you are also free to share your wealth… http://fb.me/NZn3fd5p
12 hours ago

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If you want to be surrounded by assertive and confident individuals, don’t be stingy with encouragement and praise. #MOJO
17 Dec

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Remember: When negativity is thrown your way, you are under no obligation to catch it. #MOJO
15 Dec

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It’s impossible to watch this too many times…Quote from reviewer: “Positive psychologists, including me, intone… http://fb.me/PNHiPzYf
2 Dec

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Clearly, we’re not alone in our fascination with #MOJO proliferation. Always nice to hear that the data backs up… http://fb.me/GFx41JrE
2 Dec

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“It’s simple…the secret to peace is us…….[In conflict,] the third side is us.” Sounds a lot like #MOJO to me:-) http://fb.me/JofVsRYU
1 Dec

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Maintaining your composure is always more important than getting your way. #MOJO
1 Dec

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More ‘secrets’ of happiness in Dan Buettner’s “Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way”. I look forward to… http://fb.me/PeMQKd1x
29 Nov

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Here’s a slidecast (includes audio) of my Design For Change Japan HOPE International Development Agency Japan “Be… http://fb.me/tXT31HyC
26 Nov

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Telling someone who’s upset to “just relax” or “stop being so sensitive” is like kicking a beehive. #MOJO
25 Nov

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My thoughts on the #JALT2010 conference theme, what #JALT has done for me, and where to find me this weekend: http://is.gd/hqe5z
20 Nov

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Worth reposting: “Those who abandon their dreams will discourage yours.”–Author unknown #MOJO
14 Nov

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“We are all of us resigned to death: it’s life we aren’t resigned to.” –Graham Greene #MOJO
14 Nov

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Not sure how to focus your time and energy? Try Lenka’s advice and “Live like you’re dying.” #MOJO (Thanks to Irma… http://fb.me/DHNExQIR
14 Nov

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Also not rocket science: Happiness begins with knowing the difference between what you want and what you need. #MOJO
12 Nov

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Life’s important lessons are often shrouded in tragedy. You may just have to dig to find them. #MOJO
11 Nov

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Don’t let negative emotions drive your actions. And if you do, don’t expect people to ‘accept you for who [you… http://fb.me/LI8FkbzD
10 Nov

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How to make a lasting positive impact on the world: Leave behind an army of supporters who are compelled to honor… http://fb.me/KyWZTZ95
8 Nov

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When was the last time you lost your #MOJO and how did you get it back?
31 Oct

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Filter your friends. Not everyone can see the charming side of Johnny Abrasive. #MOJO
29 Oct

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True validation is when a friend introduces you with “I’d do anything for her/him.” Surround yourself with people who feel that way. #MOJO
28 Oct

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Worth reposting: “There is only one question: how to love this world.”–Mary Oliver
23 Oct

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“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over… http://fb.me/JIm1TAF3
12 Oct

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Watch how people treat ‘the help’ when they think no one is watching. That’s who they really are. #MOJO
11 Oct

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Hi folks. At 16 years old, Claire Young has been diagnosed with Stage III Hodgkin Lympohoma. Claire is the… http://fb.me/LeshIN5w
8 Oct

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Here’s a blog post I wrote a few years ago on the importance of ‘community’ in child-rearing. Thought you all… http://fb.me/FAXmYJWT
5 Oct

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Method Man and Chris Rock bring the pain; Edie brings the #MOJO. http://fb.me/J3QYIOWP
5 Oct

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“Anything I can do, we can do better.”–old adage (oft-cited by my buddy Steven Herder, a ‘collaboration’ evangelist.)
2 Oct

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing… http://fb.me/HMBTBAeu
30 Sep

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“My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened.” — Michel de Montaigne. Liberate… http://fb.me/yqzV6P0q
27 Sep

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“Open Your Eyes” – Filmanthropy Festival is a canvas for instigating and inspiring change. Our objective is to… http://fb.me/F2H5moq0
26 Sep

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“…and sooner or later we would make new bombs.”–Thich Nhat Hanh #MOJO
26 Sep

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“We often think of peace as the absence of war; that if the powerful countries would reduce their arsenals, we… http://fb.me/KokgfDsK
26 Sep

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“And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth… http://fb.me/ttbcKPw0
21 Sep

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“Live for others.” –Rex Tanimoto #MOJO
17 Sep
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“The cream always rises to the top.”–Dad #MOJO
16 Sep

Setbacks and ‘true love’

mojoforall — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:50:30 +0000

There are some setbacks from which you never fully recover. The first time you experience such tragedy, it takes some time to accept that you may never again feel cocky or invincible or carefree, but if you let go of your pride and embrace the willingness of friends and family to stand beside you and lift you back to your feet, you will come to recognize that there are other feelings and experiences and people worth living–and living passionately–for.

(I’m not sure there is any other route to understanding ‘true love’.) #MOJO

Reaching out, making a real difference

mojoforall — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:10:43 +0000

Nobody *has to* reach out to make a difference. That’s why it’s so powerful when someone does…

[via CNN Heroes]

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

mojoforall — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:03:41 +0000

Jamie Oliver’s got MOJO like nobody’s business. His “Food Revolution” movement is inspired, to say the least.

Roger Ebert: “The Essential Man” Esquire article.

mojoforall — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:11:54 +0000

This piece deserves a read. For me, the take-away point was that we shouldn’t fear tragedy, disability, or the inevitability of death. Embrace this life, right here and right now, with appreciation and respect. Here’s a quote:

I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn’t always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out.

(Click the image to read the whole article.)

Roger Ebert

A welcome reminder that “tragedy” is often a harbinger of MOJO.

[Thanks to jeffventura.net for the tip.]

Songs that inspire #MOJO: Volume 1

mojoforall — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:26:00 +0000

“You gotta be” – Des’ree

“Beautiful people” – Melanie

“P.s. You rock my world” – Eels

More background: “Happy connected people”

mojoforall — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:35:14 +0000

A blog post from Feb 2009 when the MOJOforall project was just starting to take shape:

Over the course of the past year, I’ve been researching the inter-connectedness of communities, confidence, trust, hope, happiness and social intelligence. This is all in preparation for an upcoming project I plan to launch with a few trusted collaborators later this year. There are many, many videos and articles to share with you all, but I think the following excerpt sums it up quite nicely.

Full post here.

“Live for others”

mojoforall — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:25:22 +0000

This 2008 post from my personal blog describes a friendship and life-lesson that has been instrumental in shaping the MOJOforall project.

(Click the image to read the post, and be sure to watch the slideshow)

Matt Weinstein gets it. “What Bernie Madoff couldn’t steal from me.”

mojoforall — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:59:05 +0000

Money can’t buy you happiness. But don’t take it from me. Let a former millionaire tell you.

Some genuine “wealth” in our lives is always created when we reach out to each other, when we make connections with each other, when we form a community together in times of crisis.
Matt Weinstein

Thanks to Andrew F for the heads up!