Humor

Image: Heather Williams, H.W., M.

HUMOR = fluid or juice from an animal or plant; something that is comical; amusing; funny

QUESTION: Have you had a good laugh today?

STORY: In my life I have learned many things - as I am sure you have. My teacher Thane always told stories and jokes in his classes. Not just little cute smiles - but big, loud HA HA HA laughs shouted and bolted out of our mouths. Teaching has taught me a lot! One thing I learned is that good teachers help their students relax by telling funny stories. Humor and laughter are especially valuable when you want to share deep philosophical, scientific or Spiritual truths. Laughter somehow helps the body fluids to flow and this helps people to relax and feel comfortable together. I am learning to tell a lot of “knock-knock jokes” in my classes. When people laugh at a funny story in a room with a bunch of other people - we all share the same river of energy with each other. Humor and laughter are an amazingly valuable part of life. Before you read the quotes below - push out a laugh or a ha ha. Can you feel how it relaxes you?

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QUOTES

“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” ~ Mark Twain

“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher

“Laughter is the best medicine in the world.” ~ Milton Berle

“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

EXERCISE

STOP.

Sit quietly. Assume an erect posture.

Sense the breath.

Sit calmly and smile.

Feel your facial muscles move as you smile.

Remember a time when you really let out a big laugh.

Get your pen and paper and write words or draw lines expressing the energy of laughter and the juice of humor flowing through your body.

Move forward into your new day with a smile on your face.