Merriment
An old word dating from the mid 1500’s, not very popular these days. Merriment is high spirits, fun, gaiety, cheer, joy, laughter, mirth, exuberance and happiness to mention a few meanings. Merriment refers to events, activities and happy feelings.
“Always laugh when you can; it is cheap medicine. Merriment is a philosophy not well understood. It is the sunny side of existence.” ~Lord Byron
Christmas rapidly approaches carrying merriment into our villages, homes and hearts, but merriment is freely available to us anytime, anywhere. Laughter can reduce anxiety, exercise our hearts and lungs, reduce blood pressure, release endorphins, boost T cells, and reduce stress. As Lord Byron said…”it is cheap medicine.”
“Frame your mind to mirth and merriment which bars a thousand harms and lengthens life.” ~William Shakespeare
“The Universe will give us love, happiness, merriment and laughter if we give others love, happiness, merriment and laughter.” ~Avijeet Das
In times of difficulty, merriment is a wonderful gift that can raise our spirits and guide us through to the other side.
I invite you into merriment.
Blessings!
