Crack Yourself Up!

I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out my nose. ~Woody Allen

That's me...the girl trying to hold her milk! I remember when I was little sitting for dinner at my Grandma Pancake's house, the table was nicely set, there may have even been candles... Anyway, something made me laugh and I shot milk clear across the table! I felt horrible at the time, but now I can laugh about it. I'm still trying to keep the liquid in place, as now I have a family that has a way with making me laugh, if I'm not already laughing at myself! I crack myself up all the time! Not purposely, I just do silly scatter-brained things that make me laugh. Then I share them with you know who so he will know what I've done and I laugh even harder! It's always good to share in the humor.

Laughing feels so good even if it is at yourself. It even feels good to laugh for no reason at all, but for your health. I came across an article a while back about Laughter Yoga and it intrigued me. The body, according to scientific study, can not tell the difference between real or fake laughter! Laughter Yoga combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Try it...Oh-Oh-Ah-Ah-Ha-Ha-He-He over and over until you start laughing, you can make funny faces at yourself in the mirror if it helps! Betcha, you're laughing already! This soon turns into real laughter and be careful, it is contagious!

When people are laughing, they're generally not killing each other. ~Alan Alda

Laughter Yoga can be a life changing experience bringing about new energy, happiness, and health. A sense of well being is achieved that helps people cope with the stress of everyday life. Science has proven that laughter, by releasing serotonin into the brain, lowers the level of stress hormones (like cortisol) in the blood which may also help with weight loss. You do actually burn calories while laughing but not enough to lose weight. Overall it's a great antidepressant. Laughter has an incredible impact on the immune system and can influence the course of survival for cancer patients. It has been implemented in many cancer hospitals.

Around the world people enjoy the benefits of laughter. You can even join a Laughter Yoga club! There are over 6000 in 60 countries! But you don't need a club and I'm not promoting Laughter Yoga, but just saying 'downward dog' does make me laugh! I am hoping you will just take the time to laugh. Even if you have to fake it. Oh-Oh-Ah-Ah-Ha-Ha-He-He!!!

The most wasted of days is one without laughter. ~E.E. Cummings

~K