Laughter
Laughter is good medicine! I love to laugh. My family is full of great comedians; we laugh a lot! In the face of tragedy or in the throes of celebration there is always a good laugh to be shared. As a family we are unabashed in our ability to laugh at ourselves, at each other, and at the community and world at large. I believe it helps us stay bonded and I know from experience that laughter has helped us all through very trying times.
Laughter has proven benefits. One I like is that it burns calories (kind of funny in itself). Laughter helps us to live longer because it eases stress, protects from heart disease, relaxes muscles, boosts immunity, decreases pain, lightens anger, and triggers release of endorphins.
“There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.” ~Erma Bombeck
“Laughter heals all wounds and that’s one thing that everybody shares. No matter what you’re going through, it makes you forget about your problems. I think the world should keep laughing.” ~Kevin Hart
“A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.” ~John Cleese
Locally, to find some good laughs, check out The Laugh Cellar, and Sonoma Laugh & Lovefest. Both have events scheduled for the month of November.
Laughter is a powerful antidote to frustration, pain and sadness. I invite you this week to activate your funny bone.
