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WITH MAYOR IN JAIL, DETROIT DESPERATELY NEEDS SOME BLISS!
Aug 7, 2008 | 9:41 PM
Category: News
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It's a tragic day for our city.  Today as I jogged toward one of our city's most sparkling gems — The RiverWalk — I sprinted past a small army of TV news trucks in front of Campus Martius and the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.  

The gorgeous summer day, with the sunshine blazing from a bright blue sky, showed no hint of the stormcloud thundering through our city — and reverberating around the world.

Sadly, we are a global spectacle.  For too many reasons, the world is looking down at the shocking state of affairs in the Motor City.

The shock of today's news made me cry — twice.  First, this morning, when our mayor was led from court to detention.  Then during the 5 o'clock news, when I heard the whole saga over again.   I cried because I love Detroit.  I celebrate our amazing progress every time I watch my son play in the RiverWalk fountain with other children.  I feel proud when I bike past Ford Field, Comerica Park and the Book Cadillac.  I love to look out the window of my downtown home and see cranes creating new silhouettes against the skyline.  And as a creative person, it's exciting to feel part of the Renaissance.

But today...

We need some Bliss!  Our city is already reeling from unemployment, crime, foreclosures and the on-going mayor's scandal.  Now, this. 

It's really important to Find Your Daily Bliss by doing something that makes you feel good.  Even for just a few minutes.  Something that relieves the overwhelming range of emotions that might be wrenched up by today's news.  Whether you feel sad or angry or vindicated or glad, this heavy-duty downer for our entire region calls for some mood-boosters!

So just like I took a run today to counteract the bad news with a great burst of endorphins, I urge you to make a commitment to enjoy some Bliss.  Indulge in a great meal.  Visit with friends.  Immerse in a satisfying hobby.  Read an awesome book.  Laugh with children.  Savor some ice cream.  Hit the gym!  Watch a funny movie. 
 
Then reach out and invite a friend, a colleague, a neighbor to join you.  Right now, the best remedy for all this bad news is to enjoy some Bliss — and share it!
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The_Bliss_Report

Tired of bad news? Send me a good news story and I'll publish it in The Bliss Report. I’m a former Fox 2 news writer and a bestselling author. A Michigan native and downtown Detroiter, I’m an exercise and healthy eating enthusiast—after celebrating a 100-pound weight loss on Oprah! As an expert on interracial families and biracial people, I was a guest on Montel with my first book, White Chocolate.

Member Since: 4/17/2008


 

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