Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine

Without boring you with the statistics from experts that detail the positive effects laughter has on our health, I will just say that I wholeheartedly agree. 😀 I'm certainly no scientist or researcher, but I know how much better I feel after a visit with friends (or family) when we've shared lots of laughs. I've even read that laughter burns calories. Who knew?

With the current state of our world--mainly the global pandemic--the news has offered the sobering statistics of those affected by the horrible Covid virus. Not to mention the fact that we all have had our lives impacted by this in a major way. So without dismissing the seriousness of what's

going on around us, I decided to do a post on laughter. 

When was the last time you heard a really funny joke and laughed so hard you had tears? Or maybe you viewed a silly video on your computer and almost tumbled out of your chair from laughing? If you haven't done that recently, then you're overdue! Even if you're a busy mom with young children, or a businessperson working from home, you still need time for laughter. We ALL do! 

So go ahead and give yourself permission to view a video of people trying to walk on icy surfaces. The ones I've seen are hilarious, and of course no one actually gets hurt (except for their pride!).  Or read some jokes that tickle your funny bone--whatever makes you laugh. Ideally you'd be able to gather with some friends and share funny stories, but with "social distancing" that might not be possible for a while. But you can phone a friend or two, and share a funny story with them. You might even make someone's day by inserting some laughter into their not-so-funny daily routine.  😏 

                   A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.  Proverbs 15:13