She who laughs, lasts

Have you laughed today?

I mean have you had a sudden, deep-in-the-belly laugh today?

Do be sure to read the quote for today which is by the poet e.e. cummings, who's birthday is today, 14 October. I agree with his sentiment.

Laugther is healing. Yes, there is the scientific evidence that laughter releases certain hormones that are postiive. However, I know that laughter is simply good for one's soul.

We like to be around people who make us laugh.

We watch television shows and movies that can guarantee a good chuckle, gaffaw, loud and long laughter.

Laughter heals.

I am blessed to be part of a family that knows how to laugh and laughs often. It is one of our best qualities. At the time of our mother's death and preparing the photo boards that would be displayed at the funeral home, the exercise was healing in the memories the photographs brought forth and the amazing gift of our mother they supported. Yet, sorting through the pictures and creating captions for some of the photos was therapeutic because of the humor we used and the laughter that ensued. For example, we inlcuded a photo of one of the birhtday parties our family had for my nephew Nathan. Of course, our mother was central to these family celebrations and in the photo she has just presented Nathan with his cake ablaze with candles. We added that photo to the board with the caption, "Nathan, you blow." Maybe you had to see it....whatever...we laughed and in the laughing there is healing.

Robert Fulghum uses the Greek phrase: ASBESTOS GELOS it means "unquenchable laughter" or "laughter that is invincible."

I like it.

No matter what the road brings, be it smooth stretches or uphill climbs, or sudden turns, or unexpected delays....be sure to do one thing daily...make sure to laugh. Even better, share in laughter with another.

Here's one for you:
Did you hear about the guy who dropped his toothpaste?
Yeah, he was crestfallen

sj;