Life gets so busy and stressful that we forget to smile, let alone laugh! However, if we knew the innumerable benefits of laughter, we would probably make an effort to laugh more every day. Did you know that laughter stimulates the immune system, increases oxygen levels in the blood, lowers blood pressure, and reduces levels of stress hormones?It not only promotes a sense of well being but also relieve us of our pains temporarily.
Laughter even helps with weight loss and makes you look younger. Now isn't that something? Apparently, there are about fifteen facial muscles that work together to make you smile and laugh, which in turn increases blood circulation around the face :)These days there are even laughter yoga schools where people meet in groups and laugh as an exercise. Laughter cleanses your soul and reduces anxiety and depression.It also improves your memory, optimism, and self-esteem.
Some ways to incorporate laughter in your lives is to surround yourself with people who are humorous, fun, and positive. Watch funny movies that make you laugh until you tear up. Play fun games with your kids or pets.Give yourself and others a break during trying and difficult times.
Being hard on yourself or others around you will not help much. Finding humor or irony in a difficult situation might seem like overkill, but definitely helps in the long run. It would in fact give the confidence to overcome hurdles in the future. Let us reward ourselves abundantly with the free and natural medicine of laughter for a healthy mind, body, and soul as much as possible. Don't settle for a smile, grin or chuckle but laugh out loud from the soul, which overflows and spreads around.
Here are some inspiring quotes on laughter:
"Life is not meant to be serious. Laughter is even more uplifting and healing than any form of prayer, meditation or chanting." - Anita Moorjani
Laughter is Indeed the best medicine ❤ Thank you for putting together such inspiring quotes !
Well said Smitha, it is indeed true. Thank you so much for the comments!
Thank you Nisha for this lovely and uplifting post. Laughter should be a part of our daily life and I smile while I write this 😀
Thank you very much Anita for such a lovely comment .I'm so glad it made you smile 🙂
I loved everyone of these! They made me smile😄
That's wonderful to hear Diane .I'm so happy that they made you smile :).Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
What a fun reminder not to take ourselves too seriously! I particularly love the one by William James 🙂
I'm so happy you liked them Lynn. Yes indeed the quote is definitely spot on, laughing does makes you happy 🙂 .Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
Wonderful quotes on laughter ! They will surely encourage everyone laugh more .
Thank you so much Megala, I agree it is a great reminder for all of us 🙂
Love, love, love this! An excellent reminder to pause and SMILE!❤
Thank you so much Richa, so simple and inexpensive and much needed in these busy times !
Such a brilliant reminder of the benefits of laughter and great quotes, too, I especially love the one about dry cleaning and crying being a wet wash! x
Thank you so much Caz, so glad you loved it! Yes, that is one of my favorite quotes as well 🙂