I laughed and laughed and laughed (hard) today – all over the same thing; all with the same person.
There’s a reason the cliche exists: Laughter is the best medicine. I wasn’t feeling sick, but somehow the unrestrained, out-of-control, wipe-the-tears-away experience made me feel stronger, healthier, balanced, whole, and well.
I don’t often think about it – laughter; but when it’s juxtaposed to the day-in, day-out realities of my life, I realize its beauty and power. Without even being aware of such, I can take everything so seriously. Even if most of the time I find myself more grateful than not, more blessed than cursed, more full than empty, I can still become consumed with tedium, detail, and routine.
Laughter breaks me out of confinement (known or not) and into spaciousness. It is like a deep breath of fresh air, a sip of delicious wine, a whiff of seductive aftershave, a sunset in the rearview mirror, an unexpected and unmerited hug from one of my kids. It’s all good.
I got a lot of good today.
That is the best – to laugh with someone because you both think the same things are funny.
(Gloria Vanderbilt)
Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.
(Mark Twain)
If every word I said could make you laugh, I’d talk forever…
(Unknown)
As I think about how to end this post I can feel the lure to make it deeply meaningful, poignant, provocative. But I’m still grinning, still laughing under my breath, and every once-in-a-while giggling again for no reason (while simultaneously humming Alanis Morissette’s song by the same title). That’s meaningful, poignant, and provocative enough…for today.
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Well said, Ronna, and an important reminder. Laughter and fun are essential to a balanced life. If it was all about poignant and meaningful, 24/7, how weighty would that be? I am all for finding deeper meaning in life in everything I do, and I also LOVE to laugh. My closest friends make me laugh in such a deep, knowing way, and there is nothing like it in the world.
I am glad you laughed with gusto. It is good for the soul.
Thanks for the laughter — and this quote, which I went straight to Facebook and posted as my status for today:
“If every word I said could make you laugh, I’d talk forever.” — Unknown
A big smile and “your welcome” to both of you: Sandy & Bonnie. May you both know much laughter today.
Great reminder…after a week when I’ve needed it most.
Thank you.
I’m glad then, Coral (and sorry about the tough week).
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