Laugh

In the same vein as yesterday, laughter is the best medicine. It was just a coincidence that today there was an article in the local paper about laughter, since it was on my mind to write about today, too. I have to agree with the author of the article who said,"Sometimes we laugh with others and sometimes we laugh by ourselves. Sometimes we laugh when there is nothing else to do because we have lost control of the situation".

I probably bug some people because I laugh so easily, mostly at myself though. I guess, sometimes that seems the better alternative to the situation. Maybe I just think, in retrospect, that some of the things I have done or said were so outrageous or ditsy that the only thing left to do is laugh about it.

What I love is that the memories of those occasions become an oppportuntiy to relive a good chuckle rather than for me to cringe and hang my head in shame. It's like a cow chewing its cud, reliving the flavor of the moment again and again.

Actually, I think I tend to gravitate to people who, either make me laugh or laugh with me when I laugh at myself. I believe that if you can't laugh at yourself then you are taking yourself too seriously.

Laughter is a tonic. You can't feel grouchy if you are laughing. And actually it is the best thing for you, to have a good laugh after a good meal to aid digestion, I have read.

So if you find yourself holding back because it doesn't seem "adult" to be letting go and having a good laugh, then lighten up and notice the difference in your life. Children laugh easily. They just might have the secret to the fountain of youth.