Mid-Month Mirth Memo, November 2018

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"Prepare for mirth, for mirth becomes a feast." -William Shakespeare The Mid-Month Mirth Memo is a short amusing tidbit to brighten middle of the month monotony. It is brought to you by best-selling author, award-winning speaker, "Jollytologist" ® Allen Klein          www.allenklein.com                                   NOVEMBER 2018                                          JOKE OF THE MONTH: A woman walks into her psychiatrist's office and says, "Hey doc, you know how we have been talking about saying things that don't come out the way we meant them to?" The psychiatrist replies, "You mean Freudian slips?" "Exactly. Well, I had the most amazing one last night. I was eating dinner with my husband, and I meant to say, "Honey, could you please pass the salt," but instead I said, "You damn fool, you ruined my life." QUESTIONS OF THE MONTH:                                                                                        Q: If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? A: Pilgrims Q: What do you get when you cross a turkey with a banjo? A: A turkey that can pluck itself! Q: If the Pilgrims were alive today, what would they be most famous for? A: Their age. ONE-LINER OF THE MONTH:  "The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades." —Demetri Martin Wanna get the MidMonth Mirth Memo every month? SUBSCRIBE yourself or a friend to the Free MIRTH MEMO:   https://tinyurl.com/yb9939v7 BOOK OF THE MONTH: The one book you need to get through the hectic holiday season: YOU CAN'T RUIN MY DAY: 50 Wake-Up Calls to Turn Any Situation Around http://www.allenklein.com/ruin_day.htm "If you want more joy and less stress in your life, this book is a great companion" —Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestsellng author  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2018 Allen Klein, All rights reserved.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

Can One Quotation Change Your Life?

by

Allen Klein, MA, CSP

When Dale Carnegie wrote, “When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us…Our enemies would dance with joy if only they knew how they were worrying us…and getting even with us! Our hate is not hurting them at all, but our hate is turning our days and nights into a hellish turmoil,” he probably never realized how those words would change someone’s life.

But it did. I know because of a letter that I got from a woman after she read that quotation in one of my books. The letter began:                                                              

“You’ll never know how your book has impacted my life. First of all let me say I’m 67-years-old, and at age 12 was violently raped twice. Never told anyone, but I haunted me for 55-years…I was angry and full of rage.

I keep this quote [“When we hate our enemies…”] taped to my kitchen cabinet  so I see it everyday. I’ve taken my power back, and it has changed my life.”

That letter is only one of several that I’ve received about the impact a single quotation has made in someone’s life. I’ll share other stories in future blogs.

http://www.allenklein.com/ChangeYourLife.html

Get Ready God, 'Cause Here I Am

                                                            by 

Allen Klein, MA, CSP

Several years ago, I had a very interesting encounter.

I went to check out the bookshop where I would be doing a book launch in a few days. When I got to the counter, there was a woman sobbing. I overheard her say that her husband had died recently and one of the clerks who she chatted with a few days earlier was uncaring towards her when she asked about a book on grief.

I didn't want to get involved and thought the woman would stop crying in a short while. When she didn't, I went over to her and told her that my wife died at the age of thirty-four, that I had been a hospice volunteer, and how difficult this time must be for her. I also assured her that what she was experiencing was normal and suggested she get into a grief support group.    
                                                                             
We spent about twenty-minutes together. At the end of our conversation, I asked her if she would like a hug. She said that she would, and I gave her one.
I think the clerk and owner of the store were amazed at just happened. The owner told the woman of my upcoming book event and the woman said she would be there. She also ordered a copy of my grief book, Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying.

The universe works in wonderful, and sometimes mysterious ways. We never know when we will be called upon to do God’s work. I don't think I was at the bookstore today to check the setup for my event, although that did happen. The real reason I was there was to comfort a bereft woman.

©Allen Klein, 2018

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Allen Klein is the author of numerous books including

Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying

 www.allenklein.com/Learn_laugh.html