All humans were designed to laugh. Laughter is nature's stress-buster. It lifts our spirits with a happy high that makes us feel good and improves our behavior towards others.
Studies have found that just a few generations ago happy healthy humans spent 20 minutes a day or more in laughter. Now adult daily laughtime is down to 5 minutes or less in many countries. This may be one of the worst aspects of 'modern life'.
Laughter has been shown to have many therapeutic properties. Laughter lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, triggers the release of endorphins and produces a general sense of well-being. So taking time out of your day to have a good laugh can benefit your overall health. And, it’s a great deal of fun.
For example, in India, laughter yoga has been practiced for many years. Laughter clubs that practice “laughter yoga” are found throughout the nation. Like any club, they meet on a regular basis, but they focus on group laughing to improve their well-being. There are said to be as many as 400 clubs in India, with a total membership of 20,000.
Maybe they are on to something. And to get you started laughing and feeling better, I have posted some jokes below.
Do you have a favorite joke you’d like to share? We would love to hear it…just remember to keep it clean. Simply submit your joke as a comment to this blog.
Joke #1
Patient: Doctor, I think I need glasses.
Teller: You certainly do. This is a bank.
Joke #2
What did Cinderella say to the photographer?
Someday my Prints will come.
Joke #3
What did the skeleton order at the bar?
A beer and a mop
Have a great weekend everyone!
Justin (A Lumen)
