CLOUD games are fun to play not only because it’s free, not only because it’s childlike, but because there are no winners or losers! Come on, try it for yourself. Look up! What do you see?

Step outside first of course. There’s nothing up there but a fluorescent light in that room you’re in. Let’s exercise our creativity a bit more and get some sun while we’re at it. Come on, let’s step outside.

Ideally, we lie on our backs on the grass. If you can’t get out of work though, you can stare out your window or walk onto your balcony. Now look up!
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THANK you to the yuppie who held the elevator open for me as I rushed into the hallway screaming “Up! Up!”. You saved me from being late for a meeting. Thank you to the security guard who greeted me with a cheery “Good morning, Ma’am!” You reminded me to start my morning with a smile. Thank you to the taho vendor who carefully placed my plastic cup of taho in a little bag. You helped keep the liquid from spilling all over my hand. Thank you to the guy at the ATM for helping pick up the coins that fell from my purse. Thank you to these and more random saints that I’ve encountered. Those little acts of yours had a great impact on me and my day.

Amazing how little things can lead to something big. The “Pay It Forward” concept is quite familiar to a lot of us now; it’s like chain mail without the irritation. Beverly Keaton Smith over at Embrace Your Gifts and Soar! writes about ARK: Acts of Random Kindness, the term inspired by the movie Evan Almighty. Ms. Smith shares tips on how to bring ARK into your life.

And remember, when an ARK does come docking into your life, don’t forget to say thank you. Now, go and build yours.

A CHILD comes up to you and exclaims, “Take me to the happiest place on earth!”

Where would you take him?

There are several places that make me grin from ear to ear and fill me with joy. I’ll take him to those places too, and save the happiest one for last. Would you like to come along?

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I’VE read a lot of tips sharing how placing a plant on your office desk can make you more productive. I haven’t put this to the test yet, but I am curious as to how it can help one work better. I have some theories.

Is it the color green perhaps that makes you productive? Nature’s greens are very relaxing yet energizing. Perhaps your stress levels will go down by having a vibrant companion by your side. And no, I don’t mean your talkative colleague.

Is it the oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange that makes one more productive? Breathe in, breathe out. Relaaax. The air would be much clearer and you’d get to save on those sick leaves.

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GOT anything planned for the upcoming Saturday? To those who may not like numbers or see any significance in it, it’s just another weekend beginning. But to those who find a little thrill in dates, it could be a more special day than usual. It’ll be July 7, 2007 — 7/7/07.

It could be the luckiest day ever.

Here are some try-your-luck ideas for that Lucky 7 day:

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