WORLD LAUGHTER DAY

May 2, 2026April 28, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

Every year on the first Sunday in May, World Laughter Day raises awareness of laughter and the many healing benefits it provides. Another goal of the day is to manifest World Peace and build a global consciousness through laughter.

You have probably heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” Even psychologists and medical doctors say there is truth to this statement. That’s because there is evidence that laughter can do so many wonderful things.

Here are just some of the many benefits of laughter:

Helps to reduce pain and allows people to tolerate discomfort
Reduces blood sugar levels and increases glucose tolerance
Improves job performance
Makes marriages and intimate relationships healthier
Synchronizes the brain of speakers and listeners
Restores a positive emotional climate between two people
Helps blood vessels function better, which is good for the heart and brain
Relieves stress and helps the body to relax

Additionally, laughter boosts the immune system and triggers the release of endorphins which promotes an overall sense of well-being. One more amazing benefit of laughter is that it burns calories! If you laugh for 10 to 15 minutes a day, you will burn about 40 calories.

WORLD LAUGHTER DAY HISTORY

Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement, established World Laughter Day. The first event was held in Mumbai, India on May 10, 1998. Dr. Kataria is a family doctor in India. He started the Laughter Yoga movement based on the idea that facial expressions have an effect on emotions. Currently, there are about 5,000 Laughter Yoga clubs throughout the world.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #WorldLaughterDay

It’s easy and fun to participate in this day. All you need to do is have a good laugh. If you’re feeling sad or depressed, pop in a funny movie like Best in Show, Big, Clueless, Dumb and Dumber, Office Space, or Wayne’s World. You might also want to listen to funny comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, or Ellen DeGeneres. Here are some other ways to celebrate the day:

Tell someone a funny joke
Look up inspirational quotes about laughter
Post a funny picture to social media
Read a funny book

No matter how you choose to celebrate the day, be sure to share #WorldLaughterDay on social media.

DATES:
3 May 2026
2 May 2027
7 May 2028
6 May 2029
5 May 2030

NATIONAL MONTH OF HOPE

March 31, 2026March 5, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 21 Comments

During April, buds come into full bloom brightening our days, and the National Month of Hope also lends a hand in lifting our spirits.

Bringing hope to someone can take many forms. Being a positive role model in a child’s life or providing a community a foundation for future endeavors both provide hope for the future. Lift the spirits of a friend suffering from a medical issue or volunteer at a local homeless shelter. We are each able to bring a ray of hope in our own ways by contributing wisdom, time, kindness, and when possible, donating to charities that make the impossible possible.

NATIONAL MONTH OF HOPE HISTORY

Mothers In Crisis, Inc. founded National Month of Hope to help spread hope around the world. Founded by Rosalind Tompkins in 1991 when she was just four years clean and sober, Mothers In Crisis, Inc. supports women and families who are in need bringing them hope and empowering them to find a new path.

On Mothers In Crisis’s 25th Anniversary in April of 2016, they received proclamations from the City of Tallahassee and the Board of County Commissioners acknowledging the significant contributions Mothers In Crisis has made in their region and also declaring Friday as Hope Universe Day.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalMonthOfHope

Everyone needs a little hope now and then. Spread a little sunshine their way and bring some hope into their lives.
Volunteer by reading to children in schools.
Experience meaningful and healthy communication with loved ones, family, friends, co-workers,
and colleagues.
Giving of time, food, and money to help families in need.
Minister to those incarcerated by writing letters and visiting.
Post on social media words of hope.
Sharing your story of overcoming with those who are going through hard times.
Lending a helping hand to those in need.
Cleaning up areas where there is trash such as parks and beaches.
Spend a day with the homeless whether on the streets in shelters, etc. “Unless you walk a mile in their shoes you won’t know how to help!”
Use #NationalHopeMonth to share your hope on social media.

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NATIONAL I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY DAY

March 2, 2026March 3, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

National I Want You to be Happy Day on March 3rd encourages us to do something that makes others happy. It also asks us to see others’ happiness from their point of view. Putting a smile on someone’s face tends to put one on ours, too.

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Genuine happiness takes effort. While we’re not individually responsible for other’s happiness, we do play a role in spreading joy and good cheer. One way to do that is to see happiness from another person’s perspective. Happiness doesn’t fit a mold. Everything from being a morning person or a night owl, a favorite season and seafood can make or break a person’s general idea of happiness. A person’s overall journey through life gives them a unique outlook on happiness, too.

Being happy may merely be about quality, not quantity.

HOW TO OBSERVE #IWantYouToBeHappyDay

National I Want You to Be Happy Day is quite limitless. Give a flower here. Tell a silly knock-knock joke there. Buy the person’s coffee standing in line behind you. Remind your kids how much you love them. Leave a sticky note for a co-worker telling them to have a spectacular day, a happy day. Draw a happy face in the snow for a stranger to come across later. Give someone a hug.

But no matter what, consider someone else’s happiness from their point of view.

Use #IWantYouToBeHappyDay to post on social media.

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Expressions of Gratitude

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

The definition of gratitude is being glad that something has or hasn’t happened; that something or someone exists; experiencing thanks. I started practicing gratitude about more than 15 years ago. I have refocused on it after suffering a burst aneurysm in 2013.

Being thankful on a regular basis improves our relationships, sleep, general well-being, and health. Science has shown that there are many benefits to being grateful, and these are just a few. Despite being a very simple exercise, when performed on a daily basis, it can have profoundly transformative results. The habit of identifying things for which we are grateful each day creates new neuropathways in the brain, the more we practice being grateful (or, for that matter, anything we focus on). For the brain, this process—known as neuroplasticity—is comparable to physical exercise.

Eventually, being grateful becomes a habit, which leads to a more optimistic perspective in general, especially during difficult situations. We can be thankful for every moment as a chance to develop, learn, and discover a new way of being in the world, but we cannot be thankful for horrible things like this pandemic. This is resilience.

Observe the abundance of creativity, ingenuity, and kindness all around you. We are pushing ourselves to discover new ways to thrive rather than just survive. The question, “What do I actually need?” is becoming more and more common. What is most crucial? We’re talking to loved ones about our deepest emotions and recognizing what matters most in life.

For 30 days, I want you to locate at least one item for which you are thankful every day. A new habit takes around 30 days to form. Don’t worry if you skip a day; just keep going. As you write it down, acknowledge and experience the emotions it evokes in your heart. Although you can do this at any time, it helps you sleep if you recall these things before bed. Join me if you want to express your gratitude. Share to Social media using #Jen’sPerspectiveGratitudeChallenge .

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

January 28, 2025December 28, 2024Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

Every year, China, along with countries around the world, ring in the Chinese New Year. This highly anticipated event is also known as the Spring Festival.

Many people are familiar with the western world’s New Year, which falls on January 1st. Because it coincides with the Gregorian calendar, it is the same date every year. The Chinese New Year coincides with the lunar calendar. On the lunar calendar, the first day of the month begins during the new moon. Because of this, the Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year. However, it does always fall between January 21 and February 21.

The traditional holiday period for the Spring Festival lasts 23 days. The public holiday is celebrated for 7 days. This means those in Mainland China who celebrate the Chinese New Year get 7 days off from work.
Another feature of the Chinese New Year is each year is always associated with an animal. The animals always go in a certain order and repeat every 12 years. These animals include:

Tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
Snake
Horse
Goat
Monkey
Rooster
Dog
Pig
Rat
Ox

2024 will be the year of the Dragon. According to the Buddhist religion, Buddha promised gifts to all the animals who would come to honor him. Only these 12 animals came. Some Buddhists also believe that when babies are born, they inherit characteristics from the animal of their birth year.

People all around the world celebrate this holiday. Traditional celebrations include lighting firecrackers. These firecrackers are supposed to scare off bad luck. It is also a ceremonial day to pray to gods for a good planting and harvest season. Many families host huge New Year’s Eve dinners. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes. Lantern festivals, colorful decorations, dragon dances, dumplings, desserts, and special wine are also a part of the celebration.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR HISTORY

The origin of the Chinese New Year goes back to the Shang Dynasty from 1600 to 1046 BC. During this time, people held sacrificial ceremonies in honor of gods at the beginning of the year. The date of the Chinese New Year was established during the Han Dynasty from 202 BC to 220 AD. Through the years, different ways of celebrating the New Year evolved. In 1949, the Chinese New Year was renamed the Spring Festival.

HOW TO OBSERVE #ChineseNewYear

Just as there are ways to observe the day, there are also many things you aren’t supposed to do. The Chinese have a strong belief in good and bad luck. If you do any of these things on New Year’s Day, it will bring bad luck for the rest of the year:

Wash your hair
Eat porridge
Do needlework
Use unlucky words
Wash clothes
Sweep the floor

There are also things that should be avoided during the entire Spring Festival. These things include crying, killing, breaking dishes, wearing black or white clothes, using scissors or knives, and visiting people in the hospital.

While you celebrate, use #ChineseNewYear to share on social media.

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