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The happiest people in the world have learned a valuable lesson.  They know how to laugh.  It doesn’t mean trouble doesn’t happen to them – nor does it mean that they never fall onto hard times – have tragedy strike them – or the unexplained circumstances befall them – it means that they have learned the secret of true joy.  They have learned to find humor in everything and also be able to laugh at themselves.

I am blessed – I have many friends who bring laughter to me on a daily basis.  I will wake up some mornings and have those that have messaged me with notes of fun, mischief and good humor – and I know it’s going to be a good day – filled with fun.

There is so much said on the subject of laughter – the many health benefits and the fact that it keeps you ‘young at heart’ and looking and feeling youthful for years to come – and we can all use that!!

My husband and I laugh ALL THE TIME.  Everything is funny to us.  Not that we don’t have our serious ‘talks’ and ‘moments’ like everyone else – but we also laugh much of the day.  My children are filled with laughter and a healthy sense of humor – all the time!  We all love to laugh!  I have many stories about both of them – and there is no one that can bring me such laughter like my husband and kids!

I am doubly blessed with a circle of friends that are great fun too.  Always a funny comment and word of fun and encouragement – let’s face it – life is serious enough just left on its own – sometimes we NEED laughter just to make it through the day.

I believe a great many of the world’s problems would be lightened if people would just LAUGH – and find the humor in situations.  We as a nation have become much too serious – and I am aiming that remark at you and me.  If we didn’t take ourselves so seriously – the stress would be lifted and a good many health problems would decrease too.  Laughter really does act on a person’s overall health like a tonic.  Want to increase your life and have better health?  Learn to laugh – not just a chuckle or too – REALLY LAUGH – BIG BELLY LAUGHS - many times a day.

Try bringing laughter to your own circle of friends.  Make someone laugh today – it will make their day – and yours too!

God Bless

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