Life provides abundant opportunities
for laughter.
I know that laughter
is good for both my body and mind, so I make a point of cultivating humor in my life.
Sometimes humor comes to me in flashy neon pink, billboard-style,
and can't be missed. But much of the time the laughter in
my life springs from everyday things: a child first learning
to kick a ball or a cat chasing her shadow.
I
slow down and pay attention to what is going on around
me so that I do not miss out on these moments.
If my daughter paints her face with my lipstick, I can wail
about the waste or moan about the necessary clean up. Or
I can laugh at her youthful silliness and grab my camera,
choosing to relish this special moment.
I
can choose to laugh at myself, too. By seeing the humor
in my occasional mishaps, I avoid taking myself too seriously
and keep minor annoyances in perspective.
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Such obvious enjoyment of life makes me more approachable
to others and leads to better and more productive relationships.
I let go of the idea that life must always be serious. I
create opportunities to seek out people who also see the
humorous side of life. I indulge in comedy often, knowing
that hearty laughter makes me healthier in my body, mind,
and spirit.
Answer
These Soul-Searching Questions:
- Do I respond with humor to my own mistakes?
- Do I slow
down enough to see the humor in everyday events?
- What
activity can I plan that will bring some extra laughter
to my life?
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I'm young yet old-fashioned. Hip but eccentric. And... I've gone retro. Social media has gone completely berzerk, so I've started over and am keeping it simple. If you have a problem to solve, 
