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Happy mirthday
by Allen Klein
For the past three years, every
time it was my birthday, I have been out of town either because
I was attending a conference or presenting one of my own humor
programs. This past year, I was once again not pleased to
have to spend my birthday in an unfamiliar city with a group
of strangers who had no inkling that it was a special time
for me. So I decided to change all that. Before I left town,
I was determined to create an outrageously fun birthday for
myself in spite of the fact that I was far from home.
The first thing I did was to let everyone I came in contact
with at the conference I was attending know that it was my
birthday. Then I told them that I wanted a hug from each of
them. I not only got hugs throughout the day but throughout
the conference as well.
Later on in the day, in a crowded elevator,
I announced my birthday and asked twelve total strangers to
sing "Happy Birthday" as I exited. What a wonderfully
funny sight seeing an elevator filled with adults singing
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you..."
as the doors were closing.
Next, I bought some flowers for myself. After
I selected a stem of lilies, I asked the florist if she had
a birthday card to include with my selection. She handed me
one and then noticing how much time and thought I was taking
in writing the card she asked, "Oh, are you buying these
for someone special." 'Yes," I said. "Me."
She looked puzzled and then laughed as I wrote,'"To Allen.
Happy Birthday. I love you." And then I signed my name.
What I noticed throughout the day was that
everyone I told that it was my birthday, from the hassled
hotel desk clerk who gave me a bud vase for my flowers to
the convenience store clerk who looked like she hadn't smiled
in years, not only willingly participated in my off-beat requests
but, without an exception, immediately smiled, became friendly
and a most willing participant to help me celebrate my special
day.
Then it struck me-- I had just discovered
"The Mirthday Phenomenon." Tell someone it's your
birthday, whether it actually is or not, and suddenly they
cheer up.
So, the next time you are down when out of
town (or even in town for that matter) tell someone (or everyone)
it's your birthday (even if it isn't)-- and you'll create
a Happy Mirthday too.
Please
visit Allen Klein's web site for more
HEALING HUMOR
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