31 Aug 2016
Time to take laughter seriously?
“We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh” – William James
Do we laugh enough or should we learn to laugh more?
Joyful, good-natured, ‘mirthful’ laughter is a tonic for our body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Whether we use it as a distraction, to cheer ourselves up, or as a practice to energise and enthuse us, laughing impacts every part of us. In many ways it is the ultimate drug, with no harmful side-effects.
It activates our zest for life.
On a physical level, laughter stimulates our cardiovascular and pulmonary systems by giving our hearts and lungs a vigorous …read more