Laughter is the best medicine. When was the last time you really laughed? You know what I'm talking about. It's when your belly aches from laughing so hard.
I've had a few of those moments when I tried to hold it back. I was in my cardiovascular nurse specialist course and our instructor Edie was seriously teaching. My friend Yolanda whispered something to me and ...I couldn't hold it back.
Despite my attempts to contain myself, it wasn't happening. Thankfully, our class was small in number and even Edie ended up laughing.
Laughter is contagious!
Sometimes it happens when I'm with family. My brother Steve has a way of reminding me of something from our childhood and laughter ensues.
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- Laughter relaxes your body.
- Laughter boosts your immune system.
- Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel good chemicals
- Laughter increases blood flow, protecting your heart
- Watch reruns of I Love Lucy or other comedies
- Spend time with people who are fun and laugh
- Watch children interact with one another
- Keep things in perspective
- Don't take yourself so seriously
- Smile
#856 Hugs and smiles from the children in summer camp
#857 Observing the little ones do cannonballs into the pool
#858 Hearing squeals of laughter when I sprayed the children with the hose
#859 Listening to the children as they play with one another
#860 Watching the children play house with their dolls
#851 Doing hula dancing with the little children
#852 The sound of Sawyer laughing
#853 Observing a hummingbird in my garden
#854 A wonderful motivating sermon on being passionate about mission
#855 Ongoing growth in my walk with the Lord
#856 Keeping an eternal perspective
I'm linking up with Ann of A Holy Experience for Multitudes on Mondays
Blessings and love,
You posted just before me today at Ann's. I came by for a visit. I think I may have to find a funny movie to watch. Thanks for you uplifting post!
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Very inspiring:) i like laughing too. Suits my name joy:)
ReplyDeletePeople watching is a sure fire way to start laughing lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for the humor today!
Here via Multitudes on Mondays.
Oh, I'd rather laugh than eat when I was hungry and I have a very distinctive laugh. I think it is the best medicine but then again, I think tears are good medicine as well. Happy new week!
ReplyDeleteAt risk of sounding like the old song from Mary Poppins, I love to laugh! And that pic of the toddler? It made me smile AND giggle :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, sweet Debbie! Hope you're having a great summer and enjoying your little sweeties in summer camp!
Hi Debbie! Laughter really is the best medicine. Sometimes a great comedy is just what I need, but whenever I talk to my sister we end up splitting our sides! She's a hoot. No matter how serious a topic, she finds a way to inject humor. We need it! Hugs, V.
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