Joy. It connects us all.

I did this post a while back.  

When I thought about what I wanted to post in regards to Optimism, this was it.

Seriosuly watch it. It makes you feel so happy and joyful... thrilled to be living and looking towards a fabulous future.

Makes the world feel a bit smaller.

I actually got quite choked up.

It's worth it.  Hit play.  NOW.

Even if you've already seen it.


Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.


Comments

Anonymous said…
Ok seriously, I straight up cried. And laughed at the same time. I LOVED THIS VIDEO. It amazes me how the internet connects people and how we all love the simple things in life. LOVED IT. Thank you so much!
November 18, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Heather said…
Okay, I am sitting here with goosebumps down my arms and a big stupid grin on my face.

I have never even heard of this guy. That is so freakin' awesome! And exactly what I needed at the end of this crappy day.

I love Lula. I love Heather. I love Tiffany. Watch out, "Big Love", here we come!
November 18, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Anonymous said…
Mrs. de Miranda told me I had to watch this.

At 1st I sat here waiting for something else to happen. What's it leading up to? What's the message?

And they just kept dancing. Everywhere. They were just being silly and dancing. That's it.

THAT'S IT.

Makes sense to me. It's what my kids do. Kids are smart.
November 18, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Lula! said…
Oh, but this made me happy. When I so needed to be happy.

And now I will go to bed smiling...seriously. Thanks, Girl.
November 18, 2008 at 7:51 PM
Suzann said…
What a happy thing to brighten my evening. Thanks. I'm going to share the love at my blog too.
November 18, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Tiffany said…
I just watched it with The Boy... he loved it.

He wants to go to Madagasgar now...
November 18, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Casey's trio said…
Love this video...saw it a couple of months ago on another blog. So amazing that he traveled to all these place. Just breathtaking!
November 18, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Swirl Girl said…
I have seen this- it's very heartwarming, indeed.

thanks!
November 18, 2008 at 8:59 PM
jori-o said…
Isn't it so great?? I've watched it several times today and it just makes me smile right out loud!
November 18, 2008 at 9:15 PM
nikkicrumpet said…
I saw this video awhile back...and it made me cry...my hubby just didn't get it...but there is just so much joy!
November 18, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Mamarazzi said…
LOVE it! stealing it. embedding it. posting it. spreading the JOY! i can't think of anything better to do this evening...this is awesome!
November 18, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Jennifer P. said…
I'm with Jori---smiling out loud!
November 18, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Maternal Mirth said…
Every time I see this video I think just how small we are ... how small, how similar, how BEAUTIFUL we are.

God ... yeah, he done good.
November 18, 2008 at 10:36 PM
WheresMyAngels said…
It is hard to believe he is kinda of a Bum now. A techno nerd turned dancing geek. Makes ya smile.
November 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Andrea said…
I had this posted on my blog awhile ago and cry every time I watch it.
November 19, 2008 at 4:25 AM
Crazy Momma said…
Beautiful! I am stealing it! Thanks for sharing!
November 19, 2008 at 6:34 AM
KimmyJ said…
Ok - not sure why I am crying!! LOVED IT!
November 19, 2008 at 6:58 AM
sassy stephanie said…
Why? Why? Why do you make me cry so early in the day?
November 19, 2008 at 7:31 AM
Unknown said…
I had seen this video last month...it gave me shivers too. And I almost cried...but I work in a jail so I have to pretend to be all tough and shit:)
November 19, 2008 at 8:10 AM
Cherie said…
That was awesome. Thanks so much for sharing!! I'm full of so many emotions right now.
Have a blessed day!!
November 19, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Ashley said…
I just love this video. It makes me smile. :)
November 19, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Cecily R said…
I just watched this on Mamarrazzi's blog and I LOVE the pure joy of it...the world really CAN be a big happy place!
November 19, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Alison said…
Isn't it great? I thought so the first time I saw it!
November 19, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Gaspegirl said…
What a great video.. thanks for sharing it!

Make it a great day!
November 19, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Anonymous said…
I loved this video the first time I saw it. And the cool thing is he has continued his journey and his dance all over the world. It is amazing how something so simple can link so many. Thanks for reminding us!
November 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM
KatBouska said…
Awesome. I love this! I would totally post it, but everyone who would watch it on my blog just commented. :)
November 19, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Ash said…
What a great demonstration of how we're all just human beings who just want to be.

Except for that guy in the Demilitarized zone - I think he's dead inside.

Thanks!!

Em
November 19, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Michelle said…
Loved it!

Thank you.
November 19, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Christy said…
ok what is it about this movie that makes me tear up??????
November 19, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Susie said…
I have seen this all over the blogosphere and it is very uplifting:-)
November 19, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Casey's trio said…
I am reading The Hunger Games and am loving it. I kept daydreaming from work how much I wanted to come home and read it today:)
November 19, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Caroline said…
That is awesome. My day will be better because of this post! Thanks for sharing!
November 20, 2008 at 4:56 AM
Lesley said…
ooohhh I lvoe this video...I saw it the other day on "The Phrase Working Mother is Redundant's blog...it is soooooo amazing.....I'm so glad you posted it too.....I think everyone should see it....
November 20, 2008 at 5:48 AM
Rhea said…
I've seen this before, and it makes me happy and smile every time I see it. WONDERFUL.
November 20, 2008 at 8:26 AM
Keys to the Magic Travel said…
I saw this a while ago. Can't recall where. Or why I didn't do what you just did and make a post out of it!

I need to go and check out his website and find out how he is doing all that traveling...
November 20, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Shannon said…
Awesome! Loved the field of tulips in the Netherlands... and when he was joined by dancing kids!
November 20, 2008 at 1:58 PM
Anonymous said…
What a great video, how the heck did he get to all those places and then get everyone to dance.
Nice. inspiring.
November 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Definitely put a smile on my face! Thanks for the uplifting post!
November 20, 2008 at 6:54 PM
teacakebiscuit said…
I saw this a couple of months ago, and I still love it as much today as I did back then!
November 21, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Christy said…
2nd comment, I know, but thanks for giving me comment love today!
November 21, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Nicole said…
I have seen it bfore and it is just too funny.
November 21, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Nicole said…
I have seen it bfore and it is just too funny.
November 21, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Jewel Allen said…
Cute, huh? Makes me want to travel all over the world and dance. :-)
November 22, 2008 at 5:10 AM
said…
That's a freaking awesome video! Truly inspired.
March 20, 2009 at 3:04 AM
Diva Scrapper said…
Super cute..who doesn't want to just dance, dance, dance...thanks for sharing
March 20, 2009 at 6:40 AM
Donnetta said…
I don't know that my words can express how this touched me. Our eldest chicklet is 16. I want to tell her to finish high school, go to college and then just travel and DANCE. Have fun. Listen to your heart. Listen to the hearts of others. Be young with no worries. Smile. Spread joy. Be an inspiration. Light a fire. Make an impact. Dance.
March 21, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Anonymous said…
Okay I'm not sure why but that made me cry........and laugh......
And just as I had composed myself, and settled in to type in my comment, I read Donnetta's reply to it and I cry again.
Wonderful video....
Hope everyone has a beautiful day....
March 23, 2009 at 4:30 AM
Alex the Girl said…
"On July 22, 2008 NASA featured Harding's 3rd video on their APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day) website, titled "Happy People Dancing on Planet Earth", making claim of humans worldwide sharing a common love of dance. The website states that "few people are able to watch the above video without smiling"

I had to google it and see why he made the video, but that isn't really important, is it? But the claim that humans worldwide share a common love of dance...couldn't be more true, huh?
April 4, 2009 at 5:00 AM
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