8 Surprising Things About Laughter:-
1. It clears the drains
Laughter is an essential part of who we are. It is a powerful tool that expresses how we feel and helps us to be free. Our laughter can be grumpy, tired, joyful, elating and surprising. It also clears the airwaves, making us cough at times and clearing our windpipes. It is a constant release valve that helps us to get rid of yucky, stressful feelings or emotions and also lets us celebrate life wholeheartedly; mind, body and spirit dancing in laughter unison!
2. It makes us go aaaaaaaaaaaah!
After laughing comes relaxation. The peace. Knowing that everything really is ok despite our mind’s ability to knock loudly on brain’s door with worries, ’shoulds’ or ‘have to’s’. It relaxes our muscles and our grip on trying to control life, be perfect…etc. It helps us let go and ‘be’ rather than constantly ‘do’.
3. It lets us out to play
When we laugh with someone there is an instant bond, an invisible connection that goes beyond words. Even a twinkly smile signals a readiness to play and have fun. Life is so much better when we are having fun, yet to some people it can seem a dirty word or a waste of time. Our laughter reminds us that playfulness is a gift and that we are here to enjoy life as much as possible.
4. It’s cheap as chips
If you think back to the most positive memorable times of your life, they were probably with people you loved, where you were having fun. Not expensive fun; fun of the gleeful kind, where you were maybe creating spontaneously, sharing happiness with others without the need for expensive surroundings, preparation or equipment.
5. It heals from the inside out
Shared laughter can be very healing and incredibly powerful. It can mend not only grievances but also strengthen relationships. It can break down barriers in an instant. Laughter can be very forgiving.
6. It acts like spinach
Our bodies are healthier with laughter. When we laugh regularly, we are less prone to colds, flu and infections as it strengthens our immune system and re-balances our para-sympathetic nervous system. It activates the whole brain and refreshes our body with a boost of oxygen. We can choose to smile and laugh daily to enjoy these benefits, either with simple exercises or by looking for laughter opportunites. By choosing a playful attitude we can transform a dull, boring day into a lighter experience.
7. It can turn on the tap
Laughing lots can mean crying lots too. It’s important to embrace sadness as well as joy. It is a kind thing to let go and immerse ourselves in tears if that is what we need. Being human is a complicated business and if we are to embrace laughter and joy then that means welcoming all of the emotions. Some of them feel very uncomfortable but it would be unrealistic and exhausting if life became a laughter fest from dawn to dusk.
8. It is our choice
The key to laughing more is realising that the source of real laughter lies not outside but inside us. It is realising that our laughter never leaves us, it is always present in the body, waiting to be tapped into. Sometimes we just need to give it a little encouragement and get to know it better.
When we start to laugh and play a little, then a little more, we can recognise and welcome this joyful part of ourselves that is unaffected by time, work, problems, family hassles, deadlines…etc. We can discover our true self underneath all the rubble; our magical, playful self where we can enjoy unlimited imagination and unlimited play, unlimited joy and unconditional love.
It’s a colourful journey, the laughter journey. To embrace our laughter and let it free we need to embrace all of ourselves. Even the messy, difficult bits. And it’s all worth it.
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