Comments on: Powered By Laughter

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:44:49 +0000

Holly,
You are truly seeing into the soul of Katie. She is filled with beauty, caring, and love. And what GREAT ideas – envisioning just where this whole Levity Project can go! A Maine connection! Very cool, Holly!! I’ve visited only once, several years ago…and for not nearly long enough. My father was stationed in the Air Force there, way back before I was even a thought.

Anyway, thank you so much for this beautiful comment. It speaks deeply to the person you are, Holly. That beauty you see, is the beauty within you, shining out and touching others…

By: Holly Latty-Mann

Holly Latty-Mann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:52:30 +0000

Katie and Lance,
What an incredible interview! I especially appreciate how you launched The Levity Project. Your March, 2009 experience in NYC shows what a beautiful soul you are. So often when people see others looking at them with frowns, they are thrown into a similar mood. You somehow just loved them all back, which makes you the perfect founder of The Levity Project. As I continued to read your responses to Lance’s creative questions, I kept thinking how lucky your two little ones are – not to mention your husband. I envision your Levity Project going beyond what I’ve learned thus far about it. You likely will have an offshoot called something like the Family Levity Center where you help parents create laughter in their homes. I need to figure out how I can keep up with you and Lance on this Levity Project. It is so important that it goes global. Katie, it is a better world because you are in it. Thanks for being you!
Holly
PS I have lots of family in Maine (my mom was born on Stonington Island). Our last renunion was in Bar Harbor. What a beautiful state!

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:35:05 +0000

@Tim – Hi Tim. {I’m pointing to the east} – she’s the wacky one! I mean, I never would have wore an umbrella hat, had she not given me one! And have you seen her red nose (the one she wears to the grocery store??)!! (sorry, Katie!!) WAIT – I’m not sorry! That is one of her beautiful gifts, how she just really loves life. And that is awesome!! With wonderful souls like Katie walking (or skipping!) this earth – laughter, lightness, and levity are touching others in some amazing ways. Tim, I know you are making a conscious effort to laugh more this year – and that’s something I think everyone can benefit from. Anyway, keep it up, you will be brightening the lives of those around you with your smile and laugh!

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:40:58 +0000

Hi Lance and Katie:

Thanks for a great interview…I admire both of you for your wackiness and ability to really have fun in a lot of ways. Katie, I admire you for making a conscious decision to raise your kids in a fun environment…I know this will have such a positive impact on them when they get older. Lance, judging by some of your recent vids, I know you’re doing the same with your family. All I can say is that is awesome. Please continue to spread the laughter and levity, I know it will have a bigger impact than just your families.

By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:23:32 +0000

@B – Isn’t that great, when someone is open and free! We lock ourselves into these boxes sometimes, boxes that we think is “should” behavior. It’s really, though, about letting that song in our heart out. Katie does this beautifully….

By: B @ logos coaching

B @ logos coaching — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:53:44 +0000

When I see someone enjoying a moment (like Katie on the train) I always smile and feel delighted for them; I in turn enjoying my moment of feeling delighted for them. Alot of people need to lighten up in this wide world…

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By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:27:39 +0000

@Alex – I found Katie’s answer to that question to be deeply introspective…another one of her beautiful qualities. And I love how you view the autumn season as change, and the change that it can represent in our lives. Wonderfully said! Thanks much for visiting today.

@Diane – Don’t those sailing experiences sound like incredible life experiences! Sailing is a fun experience, and done that on a small lake, it is still pretty wonderful to be out there, and working with nature to steer your craft. Great to see you here today!

@Tom Volkar – Hi Tom! Way cool stuff, huh!! That Katie character…she’s all right! And speaking of “right”, it’s just not right to read this and NOT laugh. So, good on you for reaching deep down in your belly and enjoying some laughter…just because! In fact, I think of you as a big laughter type of guy, anyway!

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:59:49 +0000

Hi Katie and Lance. I totally enjoyed reading more about Katie and the inspiration behind her mission.
I was about half way through the interview and I realized I hadn’t yet laughed so I let a big one out in celebration of both of you. Thanks!
Tom Volkar / Delightful Work´s Last Fabulous Post ..You’re Brilliant!

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:58:32 +0000

I loved reading about your sailing adventure. I’ve just been once in my life but would love to go again. And yes to the laughter being such a vital part of who we are. There is such joy and release in that simple act.

Thank you Lance for this great interview.
Diane Fit to the Finish´s Last Fabulous Post ..I Was Judging UnFairly

By: Alex Blackwell

Alex Blackwell — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:33:18 +0000

The part of being a season o f the year really spoke to me.

My season is Autumn. I love the cool, crisp weather and seeing the leaves change – kind of reminds me of the changes I’m trying to make.

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful interview.

Alex

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:35:35 +0000

@Randall – Great to “meet” you, Randall! And my take on this: the questions became fun because of the caring and real answers from Katie (she rocked at answering all of these!)! And doesn’t that sailing experience sound like a real adventure! Maybe “Adventure Girl” should be the nickname we give Katie!

@Katie – Hey Flogger Extraordinaire!!! Woohoo! The Fun-Blogger Flogger conference! Let’s do it! (right Jannie!)

@Stacey Shipman – Hi Stacey. And that’s what is so awesome – that by being laugher and lightness, that is exactly what Katie is bringing to the world! Reading your comments here today, I’m drawn to this whole idea that just getting out of our normal environment and seeing “life” through different eyes can be such a powerful experience. Just like your visit to the farm – and the kid-like wonder this brought, when we remain open to new experiences, pretty wonderful and amazing things can happen! Anyway, your trip to Texas sounds like it was a great experience! It’s great to have you here, sweet friend…

@Wilma – Right! So, who went and messed with the REAL definition of “levity”, anyway??? I’m sure Katie will get that word back to where it rightly belongs – to a place filled with bouyancy and joy! And…did someone say cookies??? We’re all out here (I just checked the cookie jar) – yikes! On a more serious note – yes, this whole concept is about really touching people at their core, which can change how, really, they view life. Such a good message to spread. Anyway, your words are sweet and kind Wilma – working with Katie on this was a complete pleasure (and even a few laughs!).

@D.M. Solis – Thanks so much, Diane! What Katie is doing is so good…at a soul level. I believe that it really touches upon this concept of joy, and really a joy that comes from deep within. It’s been so great being a part of this over the last several months, and just seeing how laughter touches people’s lives. And how my life has been touched by Katie. All so deeply good…

@Amanda W – Hi Amanda! You are welcome. And really, this was so, so fun to do with Katie! She’s really is a shining light of love in this world! And a big source of JOY in my life, too!! Woohoo!!

By: Amanda W

Amanda W — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:16:24 +0000

Thanks for the great interview Lance! It was fun to learn more about Katie. Katie – you’re a big source of JOY in my life! Keep laughing!

By: D.M. Solis

D.M. Solis — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:18:17 +0000

What a great find, this blog and the two of you! Enjoyed the exchange and the energy of this interview. Great to learn of the work, viz, creativity, motivation, and joy! I’m glad I stopped by. I will be back again and again.

Peace and all good,
Diane

By: Wilma Ham

Wilma Ham — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:05:15 +0000

Oh, you have to laugh how the word levity has been mangled into something so NOT it.
It shows Kartie that your purpose it worthwhile, we cannot have levity go to THAT place.
Air, food and laughter is all I really need at the end of the day and you seem to do well Lance, with your food obviously being cookies but hey, some people have all the luck.
And this is fun, to pack such a serious message, because I totally belief that that is what it is, in such a wonderful playful wrapping.
You two are a real tonic, love Wilma
Wilma Ham´s Last Fabulous Post ..Learning to observe my Little Voice, my ego.