"Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand."- Mark Twain
I am torn between jealousy and fascination with people who have a big hearty laugh. We are so drawn to those from whom emanate loud chortles, chuckles, guffaws, and sincere mirth. It is not from me. My laugh is slow to surface, quiet and timid when it finally does. Occasionally, something will strike me as funny and I get a good giggle going. I'm not sure why, but it usually feels out of place and I end up trying to suppress it. That stinks. It saddens me to realize how few moments come to mind when I try to recall sharing uncontrolled laughter with friends or family. How authentic and glorious and precious those moments are. If you are blessed with the ability to laugh easily and unreservedly, then please take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate it. If, like myself, you yearn to be so well off, then let us take the time to seek that for ourselves. There are actually classes that teach laughter and laughter therapy. I intend to find one, participate, and inform you of the results. As I continue to grow in faith, hope, and love, I expect to laugh more. I truly believe it is the best medicine, and that each of us needs a constant intravenous dose. Can I get a hook up?
2 comments:
How beautiful....we think alike--ever since high school I have signed many of letters with 'faith, hope, love and Laughter.' Our family loves to laugh. I think it has kept our minds healthy through some very difficult times. I also believe the more we lean spiritually on God, the easier it is to laugh, because we know he is in control...and gives us the freedom to find Joy. Lovely words.
Thank you, Laura Anne. you can't know how you have lifted me. the love of laughter is universal, I think. It's always been puzzling to me that it doesn't seem to bubble up easily from me? I will be taking your words to heart and leaning more on God.
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