Lighten Your Life with Laughter
Posted by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD on Feb 25, 2011 in Happiness & Joy, Keys to Healthy Relationships, Relationships | 2 comments
According to Victor Hugo – Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. We can all learn a lesson from that quote. How often do we realize that our outlook has changed when something funny crosses out path? And what can you do to bring more laughter into your life? Think about it.
Laughter is good for you – it opens up your breathing and stimulates your immune system. And besides all of the health benefits , it is simply fun. And the good news is that laughter is contagious. So go out and spread the good cheer. Laughter is also great bonding in your relationship. When you laugh together you become closer, more intimate. You share special couples secrets that only the two of you know – that is relationship communication. That is a healthy relationship.
Especially Now
Especially now, everyone could use a good laugh. Baruch Spinoza states that: “What everyone wants from life is continuous and genuine happiness.”What better way than to find a little humor – something funny – in your day – each and every day. It is there all around you for all to see – are you missing it? Or are you consciously seeking it out?
When you consciously shift your perspective you can begin to see the light side and humor in many happenings in your world. So go on, you have permission to be child-like when you can get away with it. Go on and laugh.
Laughter is not only good for you and it is also good for those around you. Many of our contemporaries are pursuing longevity through extreme measures. Why not do something that is so easy as to laugh? What’s not to love about laughter? Go on and laugh. Share it with a friend and LOL.
Action Plan
Check out a few funny web sites and buy a joke-a-day calendar. Hang out with people who like to laugh. Observe what is going on and witness the camaraderie that ensues. Don”t take yourself so seriously. Have a laugh at your own expense; everyone else does. You’ve got the power. Find your joy now! Laugh a little. Laugh a lot.
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