The Levity Project

Monday Magic: What is giving YOU hope today?

Katie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:36:45 +0000

Every day has moments of celebration and moments of challenge. Somedays have more celebration and others have more challenge. And the beauty of it all is that we wake up and keep being, and keep offering what magic we have inside of us to the rest of the world. The best part is sometimes the [...]

What Is That Dance In You?

Katie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:38:50 +0000

Today, I am honored to have Lance Ekum from Jungle of Life writing about his experience choosing to dance his way through his days as part of The Levity Project’s Car Dancing Micromovement. Lance is a dear friend and such a great example of walking his talk….expanding his comfort zone to make a difference in [...]

Are you listening to the music?

Katie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:55:50 +0000

And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. ~Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche A sweet video to start your Monday of a spontaneous act of levity by an elderly couple at the Mayo Clinic. May we all be willing to listen to the music that is being played [...]

The Levity Project: Car Dancing Micro-Movement Is Coming Alive

Katie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:12:44 +0000

Alright Levity Project Players! The time is now! Please upload all of your 10-15 second car dancing videos this week! Please UPLOAD them to You Send It and send them to katie(at)thelevityproject(dot)com. They are starting to roll in and they are fabulous! Why are we doing this? Check out the original post here. This is a [...]

Be the Agent of Change You Already Are

Katie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:27:36 +0000

“If it is not happening, it is because you are not doing it.” Thomas Friedman, The World is Flat I read the above line this past weekend….and can not stop thinking about its truth and its challenge. There is something about this one line call to action that dismisses any excuses I might make as to [...]

Car Dancing for the Greater Good

Katie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:46:02 +0000

The Levity Project needs you. We have an idea. It is kinda different, but possible- with your help. We want you to join us and celebrate your day today. By dancing. In your car. In public. We want you to car dance for World Peace(fulness). In case you are new here, The Levity Project is a movement (and a blog) [...]

The Healing Power of Joy

Katie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:31:18 +0000

I had the amazing opportunity yesterday to present a laughter yoga class at a nearby retirement community. I walked in to a group of about 20 or so intrepid individuals most of who were chair bound, some who could not see or hear. Yet, there was an air of excitement in the class for what [...]

How do you want to greet your days in 2010?

Katie — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:21:05 +0000

As we approach the New Year, there is a lot of talk of resolutions and new beginnings. Whether they come before the holiday or after. One of my friends said in the beginning of December, “I better start going to the gym now so I am not one of those people who goes just because [...]

The Levity Project: Laughter Flash Chicago!

Katie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:35:28 +0000

As many of you know, The Levity Project kicked off our upcoming National Tour for 2010 in Chicago. It was a gorgeous day with fabulous people who came from all over to help us create social change through laughing, playing and celebrating in public places. Below is one of the videos from our trip out there. Please [...]

Laughter Flash: Giving the Gift of Laughter 2009

Katie — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:27:13 +0000

We need you on December 13th: 4:00ET! I want to give a big welcome to my friend Monnet Zubieta who is asking us to join her this holiday season in spreading more laughter in this world. Monnet ran her own Laughter Flash with The Levity Project in Sacramento in October. As a Laughter Yoga Teacher, [...]