The Power of Clowning to Bring Joy and address bullying with Bullseye the Clown

A Joyful Rebellion

Did you ever see the 1998 movie Patch Adams starring Robin Williams? Did you know that the movie was based on a real person? Well, I didn’t, but today’s guest did, and it led him down a path that focuses on bringing smiles and humanitarian aid to people in need worldwide.

My guest today is Bullseye, the clown. Like so many things we all encounter in life, he thought he would dip his toes into a novel experience just once, only to find his impact on others was creating several positive effects in his life.

We talk about why clowns are not just there for the kids, we also talk about bullying, and ways to prevent your kid from being bullied or becoming a bully, and how he discovered that real happiness comes from doing good things for others, so turn your volume up to eight, and let’s go!

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Website http://www.bullseyetheclown.com LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/bullseyetheclown Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/bullseyetheclownonbullying YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/bullseyetheclown Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bullseye_clown ----more---- Summary Bullseye the Clown shares his journey of finding fulfillment by doing good things for others. He started off doing stand-up comedy but realized it wasn't fulfilling. After his father passed away, he decided to travel and joined a clown tour in Russia. The impact he had on people during the trip made him realize the power of clowning. He started using his clown persona to bring joy and humanitarian aid to people in need. He also focuses on anti-bullying and aims to empower children to stand up against bullying. The conversation explores the connection between bullying and home life, the importance of finding outlets for bullies, and the impact of bullying on both the victims and the bullies themselves. It also delves into the concept of happiness and the role of clowning in bringing joy to others. The conversation concludes with suggestions for small acts of kindness and ways to address cyberbullying. The guest provides his contact information for those interested in learning more or getting involved. Keywords clowning, humanitarian aid, anti-bullying, fulfillment, joy, transformation, bullying, home life, outlets, hurt people hurt people, happiness, clowning, joy, small acts of kindness, cyberbullying Takeaways

• Doing something nice for someone else can bring fulfillment and joy.
• Clowning can have a powerful impact on people and bring smiles to their faces.
• Bullying can have long-lasting effects on individuals, and it's important to address the issue.
• Changing patterns and being aware of one's surroundings can help prevent bullying.
• Empowering children to stand up against bullying is crucial. Bullies may have a bad home life and are often seeking an outlet for their own pain.
• Hurt people hurt other people, highlighting the cycle of bullying.
• Clowning and acts of kindness can bring happiness and joy to both the giver and the recipient.
• Parents should have open conversations with their children about bullying and cyberbullying.
• Small acts of kindness, such as volunteering at a homeless shelter or nursing home, can make a difference in someone's life.
• Being selective about social media platforms and interactions can help prevent cyberbullying.
• Clowns are not just for kids; they can bring laughter and joy to adults as well.

Sound Bites

• "If things are not going the way you want them to do, the best thing we can always do is just do something nice for someone else."
• "Real happiness comes from doing good things for others."
• "There's something to the power that we have as clowns."
• "Hurt people hurt other people."
• "The joyful rebellion is all about realizing that if you're not happy with where you are right now, then you have to decide, okay, what do I do next?"
• "Sometimes the people whose lives you change, you may never know."

Chapters 00:00Finding Fulfillment Through Clowning and Humanitarian Aid 06:21The Power of Clowning to Bring Joy and Smiles 08:09Addressing the Issue of Bullying 13:49Preventing Bullying by Changing Patterns and Being Aware 23:23The Connection Between Bullying and Home Life 26:53Finding Outlets for Bullies 29:07The Impact of Bullying on Victims and Bullies 34:43The Power of Clowning and Acts of Kindness 41:54Addressing Cyberbullying 45:07Clowns: Bringing Laughter and Joy to All