We're Hand Jiving Fools - Pass It On!

--by joyful, posted Feb 26, 2009

My daughter and I have this little bonding activity we do when we are driving together. It may seem corny, but it makes us laugh and it doesn't just stop with us. Many others drivers surrounding us end up joining in the fun and start smiling away!

When we get to traffic lights that turn red, instead of feeling irritated that we actually have to wait, we use the moment to start hand jiving. We engage in the full-blown activity, by waving our arms to the music, head bobbing, and sending out big smiles into the universe. Even my 3 year-old granddaughter joins in now and starts giggling and shaking around in her car seat!

The reactions we get from surrounding motorists and pedestrians are varied. Some look surprised. Some pretend not to notice and some give us a smile. Then there are the ones we love the most. Those are the ones who catch on and start creating their own dance moves in the car as they laugh while driving away in another direction to wherever their final destination may be.

Sometimes, just being silly with a few companions can spread a wave of happiness into the world! Happiness is the healthy infection to pass along!

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Posted by joyful
Feb 26, 2009
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Readers Comments

hotcocoa wrote: Yes, true true :)
We all should do that in our cars.

Thanks for posting.

bhappy wrote: Joyful, Now that sounds like a Fantabulous time....Something I am going to do this weekend....Thanks for sharing ....I can't wait to hand jiv at the lights now....Have A special and Blessed Day...Becki

lmil1954 wrote: You are JOYFUL! And I'm glad you're here! Keep on jivin' Love, Linda:)

dancingDog wrote: How wonderful and spontaneous! I love that it can create a happy reaction in others - thanks for spreading the joy!

lovebug wrote: Really coooool idea, could possibly cut the road rage in half

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is funny and a great thing for the kids. I do it every once in a while and you are right, the reactions are priceless! We should all practice excessive happiness more often!

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