How Often Are You Laughing And Having Fun?

How often do you find yourself laughing and having fun?

We recently took our two older grand kids, ages 16 and almost 14, to Orlando and Universal Studios.

 

I found myself feeling a bit of fear when our grandson asked me to go on one of the big roller coasters. Finally, the third time we were at the parks, I decided I would go. We got there earlier than most, since we were staying at a hotel owned by Universal.

There was no line and I went for it. My heart was pounding as we got near the area to get on the ride.

First of all, when I was younger, I loved roller coasters. Because it had been years since I’d been on one, I allowed my limiting beliefs to creep in.

During the ride, I found myself laughing and having fun. As we got off the ride, there still were no lines. We decided to go again.

 

Once again, I felt young as I was laughing and having fun.

I told my husband, who didn’t go on the ride, that as a result, I felt like I was 20 years younger as I felt the adrenaline created from the excitement.

 

How often do you find yourself laughing and having fun?

 

I talked to a close friend and asked her the same question. Her answer was, “Well Connie, I don’t think we allow ourselves to laugh and have fun that often.”

She went on to say that her grand kids make her laugh. When her two adult children are together, they make her laugh, as they really enjoy being together.

 

Likewise, when I’m with my younger grand kids, I find myself laughing and having fun.

 

Similarly, while at Universal Studios, I found myself being aware of the attention they put into these attractions.  Such detail to color, joy and wonder. It’s easy to feel like a kid again while there.

 

What about in your everyday life? What is it that finds you laughing and having fun?

 

Hale and I watch a weekly sitcom that has both of us laughing. There are also a couple shows on Netflix that make me laugh.

Also, one of my all-time favorite movies from years ago, that has me laughing and having fun, is called “Money Pit” with a young Tom Hanks and Shelly Long.

If you haven’t seen it or it’s been years since you’ve seen it, I urge you to watch it. It’s lots of slapstick comedy.

 

As Norman Cousins wrote in his book, Norman Cousins, Anatomy Of An Illness, laughter healed him from an “incurable” disease, which began in 1964.  With only a 1 in 500 chance of survival, he beat the odds.

Positive thoughts and emotions along with “laugh therapy”, helped him to return to work within a few months. Furthermore, he reached complete recovery after a few years.

As he watched funny movies and laughed for 10 minutes, he became pain free for at least 2 hours.  His determination to overcome the disease and survive, were vital.

 

There’s a movie released in 1984, with Ed Asner playing Norman Cousins you can watch. “An Anatomy of An Illness”.

 

Here’s a great website to read about the importance of laughter and healing your body, with videos about Norman Cousins’ story:

https://www.laughteronlineuniversity.com/norman-cousins-anatomy-of-an-illness/

 

A good hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress. It leaves your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes afterward.

In addition, laughter boosts your immune system and increases immune cells and infection fighting antibodies. Thus, improving your resistance to diseases.

 

So, why not find yourself laughing and having fun, more often?

 

What is it you can do more of that finds you laughing and having more fun?

 

My advice to myself and all of you, is to find what those things are, and do more of that. Often.

Here’s to more laughing and fun in your life!

Connie