LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
The most valuable ingredient of a successful life is laughter. It could cure 95% of the daily crisis and challenges. It does a great deal more for us than we give it credit. It introduces new ideas, new people in a gentle way, but with exquisite penetrance. It exposes our human natures. It places our human flaws on the table where they can be addressed. It breaks the tension when things are getting too hot and livens the mood when emotions are too cold. Laughter is the physiological response to humor. Humor reflects intelligence and quickness.
"Laughter occurs when people are comfortable with one another, when they feel open and free. And the more laughter [there is], the more bonding [occurs] within the group," Humor arises when logic and familiarity are replaced by things that don't normally go together. "The act of producing humor, of making a joke, gives us a mental break and increases our objectivity in the face of overwhelming stress," As we mature, both our physical bodies and mental outlooks grow and change.
Laughter can be therapeutic;
Studies have indicated that the ability to see life from the lighter side may be medicinal. Humor can alleviate allergy symptoms, increase pain tolerance, bolster disease fighting immune system, reduce risk of stroke and heart attack and may even help in controlling blood sugar in diabetics.
Laughter also gives your diaphragm and abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg and back muscles a workout. That's why you often feel exhausted after a long bout of laughter -- you've just had an aerobic workout! Sabd Guru on laughter;
ਨਾਨਕ ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਭੇਟਿਐ ਪੂਰੀ ਹੋਵੈ ਜੁਗਤਿ ॥ਹਸੰਦਿਆ ਖੇਲੰਦਿਆ ਪੈਨੰਦਿਆ ਖਾਵੰਦਿਆ ਵਿਚੇ ਹੋਵੈ ਮੁਕਤਿ ॥
Nānak saṯgur bẖeti▫ai pūrī hovai jugaṯ. Hasanḏi▫ā kẖelanḏi▫ā painanḏi▫ā kẖāvanḏi▫ā vicẖe hovai mukaṯ.
O Nanak, meeting the True Guru, one comes to know the Perfect Way. In a life of smiling, playfulness, enjoyment of wear and food, liberation is obtained,
-----Guru Arjan, Raag Gujri, AGGS, Page, 522-10
Virinder S.Grewal
Williamston, Mi 48895
I know some of us will get a kick out of this
Q: What did the lonely banana say?
A: I'm a"kela".
Q: What did the green peas say?
A: Nothing. They just "mutter"ed.
Q: What did the potato say when it answered the phone ?
A: "Aaloo?"
Q: Where do cauliflowers hang out?
A: In the Gobi desert.
Q: What did the flower say to its girl-friend?
A: Why do phools fall in love?
Q: What did the fat car say?
A: I'm a mota car.
Q: What did the confused egg say?
A: I don't unda-stand.
Q: Where do earrings go on holiday?
A: Bali
Q: What do shrimps sing on Christmas?
A: Jhinga Bells.
Q: What did the half eaten naan say?
A: I wish I was puri. (whole)
Q: What did the lonely potato sing?
A: "Aaloo lonesome tonight?"
Q: What language do carrots speak?
A: Gajar-ati.
Q: What do you call a bald poet?
A: Ik-bal Bin Nahi.
Q: What did the first pizza slice say to the other pizza slice so it would move?
A: Pizza - "HUT"(move)