Imagine, a day where your e-mail is full of happy news, where the online chatter is about everything happy, where there's so much online happy chatter that happiness is randomly mentioned in the news, on the radio, and by your friends.

It's possible. Just think, if:

500 people posted or sent 12 happy messages that equals 6000 happy messages that thoughts more will read

The social media tools of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, other online communities, and your e-mail addresses, make it possible to chat with thousands of not-so-secretly happy people.

To kick-off, the 10th Happiness Happens Month the Society is going to host HappyThon 09 beginning August 1st in your time zone (we're global).

Want to participate? Are you eager to connect with other happy people? We need Happiness Ambassadors. What will Happiness Ambassadors do? Send or post 12 happy messages with e-mail, on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or YouTube on August 1st. If you're willing please send me an e-mail with your country and time zone.

What will we discuss? Everything happy - moments, philosophy, how to's, pick-me-ups, science, quotes, art, videos, television, songs, books, hobbies, and recipes.

And of course, the goal is to create conversations with other not-so-secretly happy people around the world. It'll be fun.

Here's an update of the event details, what you can do to prepare, and questions:

1. Website (www.sohp.com) is being updated.

2. In the process of looking for HappyThon 09 for lack of better word at the moment, partners...happy experts and companies to help spread the word. If that's you, send me an e-mail.

3. Let your not-so-secretly happy friends know about HappyThon 09 and encourage them to become an Amused Member (it's free).

4. Follow SOHP on Twitter, Facebook, Facebook Fan Page, and MySpace.

5. Do any of you post to YouTube? We need happy videos. Kim, with I-skip, is considering being a skipping roving reporter and then posting on YouTube.

6. Early time zones...Australia comes to mind, we really need to your help to kick-off the event.

7. T-shirts...thinking about something simple in white with the Society logo--different style for the chicks. Maybe kids too. Any interest?

We'll be putting together a list of happy songs, books, movies, quotes. If you have suggestions please submit them. I'm also working on two surprises for the 31 Types of Happiness. I want to help you have great content to share.

Which leads us to the media, we'll start contacting them in early July, so if there's someone in your community that we should contact let us know.

HappyThon 09 is in the early stages of thought so if you have suggestions tell us.

With so much challenging news, the world needs a little happiness, so now is the perfet time to unite, organize, and create a little happy chatter. Because happiness happens, even in the most chaotic times. More HappyThon 09 information coming soon...

My day job is in sales (until I become a best-selling author and speaker).  One day, in preparation for an internal interview, I asked one of the managers what he thought one of my weaknesses would be.  He replied, "You're a little too optimistic.  You can be in the middle of a deal that's not going to happen and you still think you can pull it off."  I always assume someone is going to buy from me, and that we are just negotiating start date...even if they have to stop at another vendor in the middle of the negotiation.  And if that's my biggest weakness I'll take it. 

When I saw the Business Week story, The United States of Optimism, I thought, for the most part it's true.  Americans are basically optimistic.  We're optimistic that we can live the American dream.  That we can have it all.  Whatever all means to us.  It's why the Wal-mart voter often votes against their economic interest--because one day they might be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet.  We believe we might have the next best something that millions can't live without.  It's why people from around the world want to live and work in America.  It's why struggling actors move to New York or LA so they can pursue the dream of stardom.  

I love optimism.  It's universal, not just an American thing.  It's the kissing cousin of hope.  And hope is a type of happiness. What are you going to be happily optimistic about today? 

Me, I'm going to believe that I can close one of those sinking ship accounts...or better yet, live the dream of being a best-selling author and speaker. 

If the blog above made you happy...share it with a friend.  They may want to be an Amused Member too.         

The New York Times has added a blog, Happy Days - The Pursuit of What Matters In Troubled Times.

If you're a little blue check out, 9 Ways to Get Happy in the Next 30 Minutes.

And if you're curious, it just might make you happy.

Of course, sometimes, you just need to dance to bring a few smiles ot everyone's face...check this video out. 

Happiness Happens Month

I'm working on a social media campagn for the 10th Annual Happiness Happens Month. Do you know anyone at Yahoo, MySpace, Facebook, or YouTube?  We want to get a packet to the right people so they will hopefully include it in their online information.

If the links above made you happy...share it with a friend.  They may want to be an Amused Member too.