This morning I read a short motivational article on the importance of daily laughter. I immediately recalled the phone call I received on Friday that caused tears of laughter to roll down my check. It was one of those you-had-to-be-there occasions so I won't even try to explain the real estate related incident behind the laughter. The important thing is my friend was laughing so hard while telling the story I could barely understand her, and I was laughing so much while she was speaking I had to ask her to repeat missed conversation several times.
My end of the conversation took place in a grocery store parking lot. I received more than one second glance as some very serious shoppers wheeled their carts to their cars. Maybe they just spent too much money or maybe in these less than funny economic times they are not accustomed to seeing someone engaged in a full blown laughter session. I do know I felt uplifted and joyous as I drove home. I also felt fortunate to have a friend who wanted to take the time to share a funny incident with me. It was wonderful to know my circle of friends includes people filled with an unabashed zest for life (including the two mutual friends involved in the hilarious misadventure).
Laughter reduces stress and recharges the happy meter of your soul. The halls of most real estate offices I visit are rarely filled with laughter and sometimes a smile is even hard to find. I say it's time to bring back the joy and fun and stop being so glum. Laughter is free, easy to share and highly contagious. Spread it around.
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Hi Norma, you are right, laughter reduces stress and can help you develop positive attitude.
John Pusa
GOOD MORNING NORMA! What a great post! I love laughing this hard - or watching someone near tears and unable to talk because something is so funny! I would have laughed right with you in that parking lot and maybe even asked if I could listen to what was going on! I am sure you will enjoy your Monday! -- Gabrielle
John - Yes, a daily dose of laughter is a healthy thing!
Gabrielle - I shared the story with another agent--I'm doing my part to bring laughter back.
Laughing always makes me feel better. If you can still laugh, things can't be TOO bad!
Norma - There are very few things in life that can compete with a really good belly laugh.
I have no problem standing in the middle of the card isle with or without people around me and laughing out loud when I find something funny. I sometimes get strange looks, but I also find others doing the exact same thing on occasion. When I do, I just shoot them a great big smile.
Laughter is GOOD, very, very good. Sharing it with someone else is even better.
Soooo true! Laughter increases the endorphins in your body. I've been fortunate to have good friends to share a moment like that as well.
Don't know who to give credit to, but the other day I read "Of all the thiings you wear, your expression is the most important." Good words to live by!
As it is, Laughter is the best medicine. It makes you feel good and young. If your fond of reader's digest you can read their Laughter is the best Medicine section. Very cool and nice for us folks..