The Art of Living Joyfully: How to be Happier Every Day of the Year

by Allen Klein, SARK (Foreword by)

Overview

Allen Klein is a motivational speaker and author who believes strongly in the way words can influence how we feel mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this day of tweeting, texting, cyberspeak and the non-language of E-mail, the written and spoken word has the power to touch our hearts and lift our spirit that is extraordinary. In this The Art of Living Joyfully, Jollytologist Allen Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history. Dividing the books thematically, covering such topics as Friendship, Laughter, Beauty, Nature, Faith, and more, this is a book to cherish for oneself and to give as a heartfelt gift. HENRY DAVID THOREAU on Friendship: "The most I can for my friend is simply to be his friend," WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE on Laughter: "A light heart lives long." RALPH WALDO EMERSON on Happiness: "Happiness is a perfume which you cannot pour on someone without getting some on yourself." SOPHOCLES on Love: "One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love." MARTIN LUTHER on Nature: "Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf of springtime." From yesteryear to yesterday to today; from the famous to the little known; on subjects that touch our lives every day in every way, the selection of quotes in THE ART OF LIVING JOYFULLY offers insight and inspiration to help you and those you care about feel good about themselves and life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936740284
Publisher:	Viva Editions
Publication date:	10/09/2012
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	156
File size:	162 KB

About the Author

The world’s only Jollytologist, ALLEN KLEIN is an award-winning inspirational speaker and author based in San Francisco. With a large following of people, Klein has inspired and uplifted many of his readers—including the legendary Jerry Lewis. His books include Mom’s the Word, Inspiration for a Lifetime, Change Your Life!, The Art of Living Joyfully, and have sold over 500,000 copies.

Read an Excerpt

INTRODUCTION: Psychonueroimmunology is a long word with a short, simple concept. It means that the body, mind, and spirit are all interconnected. In other words, you mind can influence your body. What you think affects how you feel. Of course, what you think consists mainly of words-- and those words have the power to drag you down or lift you up.

The quotations in this book were all selected to help you experience the latter. To get the full effect, try posting a few where you will see them regularly. Add one a day to the screen saver on your computer, put one at the end of your E-mails, or E-mail one daily to someone whose spirit needs a lift.

It almost doesn't matter how you use these quotes. The important thing is that you use them on a regular basis. If you do, they can keep your spirits high so that you will be mentally, physically, and spiritually healthier.
Allen Klein
San Francisco

A powerful agent is he right word. -Mark Twain
When someone does something well, applaud! You will make two people happy.- Samuel Goldwyn
He who praises another enriches himself far more than he does the one praised. To praise is an investment in happiness. The poorest human being has something to give that the richest could not buy. -George Matthew Adams
The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement. -Charles Schwab
The applause of a simple human being is of great consequence. -Samuel Johnson
Most people like praise...When it is really deserved, most people expand under it into richer and better selves. -Joseph Farrell
The sweetest of all sounds is praise. -Xenophon
Down deep we really know our worth, but we don't have easy access to that knowledge. We need to hear praise coming from outside ourselves or we won't remember that we deserve it. -Barbara Sher
Find the good-- and praise it. -Alex Haley
Every day. tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them. -Richard Carlson
Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers. -Christian Bovee
A little praise Goes a great ways. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Editorial Reviews

"Allen Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history [...] The Art of Living Joyfully offers insight and inspiration to help you and those you care about feel good about themselves and life."
—Beliefnet

"I am always looking for ideas that help people enrich their life. This book does just that. I highly recommend you read it and embrace its wise, and sometimes witty, words. They will feed your soul, lift your spirits, and help you live a fuller, richer, and more joy-filled life."
—SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) Founder and CEO of PlanetSARK

"Allen Klein has a way of authentically bringing the gift of humor to every aspect of life. Yes, let laughter and a sense of humor bloom where you are planted and watch the joy you bring to yourself and others. The Art of Living Joyfully reminds you to choose laughter as your companion every day. Don't just buy this book—live it!"
—Terry Paulson, Ph.D., author of The Optimism Advantage and Making Humor Work

"Allen Klein has done it again, in The Art of Living Joyfully he gives us the common sense advice that nourishes joy in all areas of our life. If you are hungry for more joy in you life, then this is a must have book. Open it to any page and all good cheer to embrace you from the inside out."
—Susyn Reeve, author of The Inspired Life

"The beauty in Allen Klein's work is clear. Be it tragic or triumphant; celebratory or challenging, regardless of the situations that life throws at us, Allen teaches and gently reminds us to indeed laugh loudly, love passionately and live our lives joyfully. Let Allen inspire you and help you embrace and celebrate the joy in your life and in the life that surrounds you"
—Carole Brody Fleet, author of Happily Even After and WIdow's Wear Stilettos

"Words to live by are just words, unless you actually live by them. Take these words and love them—take these words and LIVE them!"
—BJ Gallagher, It's Never Too Late to be What You Might Have Been

"The world's only Jollytologist is the one I turn to when I need jollying. I love that Allen Klein got into the business of joy when he learned the healing power of humor and has been on the case even since. The Art of Living Joyfully will take up permanent residence on my desk and within easy reach so I can get morning reminders of how to be happy EVERY DAY!"
—Nina Lesowitz, author of Living Life as a Thank You

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