Seriously...
Do we need a blog on laughter?
Why?
Don’t we all know that laughter is the best medicine??
If this is true, then why are we
not laughing more in life? Why are we looking for laughter therapy, laughter
yoga, and laughter workshops?
Where has laughter disappeared?
Have you seen children laugh?
Have you heard them laugh? How does it make you feel?
I immediately start smiling or
laughing when I see kids laughing. My heart just feels full.
Honestly, how often do you laugh?
Daily, weekly?
What makes you laugh? Who makes
you laugh?
I must share something fun we do
as a Family. We sit with the kids and put on YouTube videos of Babies laughing (or
doing silly cute things)... This drives my husband into splits, followed by
another one giggling at him and another laughing.. and what follows is
all of us laughing together. It is one of the funniest sights to see .. who is
laughing at what and whom no one knows.
After all, laughter is contagious
right?
“There
is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor “
–
Charles Dickens
We share with others when we are
upset, angry, have anxiety, excited… But when is the last time we shared our
laughter.
At one of my workshops, I took
everyone into the garden. I started laughing and told them to try it too.
First, they looked at me like I was nuts but eventually all (but one) started
laughing.
Why was it difficult for one
person? Because she felt she needed a reason to laugh .. not just laugh for the
sake of it. Now I think differently...I feel Life is living and loving and
laughing and being.
Laughing is something which
anyone at any age can do.
I often hear people say I just
don’t know how to laugh anymore.
Let me share a few simple things
you can incorporate into your life to lighten it and laugh a bit more.
·
A smile is as
contagious as laughter. So just smile more... Smile at the trees, the birds,
the buildings, because you are here, at someone walking by... anyone and
anything. Just smile
·
When you hear people
laughing, move towards that. People love sharing funny stories and love the
reaction and attention they get when sharing these too.
·
Basically, this means
that tries and spends more time with fun, playful people. Laughter lightens our
moods.
·
Every day or week
asks someone “What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?”
This makes one think and smile as they and you recount all the fun things that
have happened.
·
Get on YouTube and
watch funny videos... There are so many of them. Or read fun stuff more often.
There are so many ways to laugh
more. Find the one that works best for you.
Who do you feel in your
life always makes you laugh or feel light? Spend more time with them.
Just
a few benefits of Laughter – (But do we need to know the benefits to laugh)
Laughter can make your
relationships stronger & help resolve disagreements and tension.
Laughter helps you relax and distress.
Laughter burns calories. (Ok a
few but it still does)
Laughter boosts your immunity.
Laughter releases endorphins…
“Laughter
is and always will be the best therapy “
Make a pact with yourself for at
least a week that you will laugh daily. “I will have a good laugh”.
See how you feel. Any shifts? Any
difference in any way?
I would love to hear what you
feel helps you. Who helps?
Do share your thoughts and
comments and SMILE
Life is about living and laughing
and sharing so let’s share something funny that could help others laugh too.
