Life is a pretty serious business. We start out needing to learn a lot of things in a really short space of time. Things like walking, talking and the like. Then we go and get an education, which we need if we want to get on in life. After that we work so that we can live and so it goes. On the face of it, everything is serious, so is there really a place for laughter?
A glad heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
Stay young at heart
You may have heard that children laugh much more each day than adults do. The accuracy of the exact amount of times either group laughs is up for debate, but if you’ve spent any time around little (and not so little) kids you will know that more often than not they find something to laugh at. Sadly, adults tend to lose sight of the funnier side of life as time goes by. Maybe we’re too busy, or we aren’t spending time with people who we want to laugh with. Whatever the cause, there are a number of great reasons why we should relax and allow ourselves to laugh a little.
Anyway excuse will do
It makes you more attractive
Good news for all the singletons, laughing is attractive, especially to men. People are drawn to happiness and want to share in another’s enjoyment of life and funny scenarios. How many times have you heard someone say that they want to be with someone who has a great sense of humour?
It’s good for your health
According to WebMD.com laughing has the effect of boosting your immune system and helping your body fight off infection. Other studies have found that those who suffer from stress can benefit from having a good giggle. Laughter reduces tension, can lower blood pressure and assist with your breathing. Laughter also raises the heart rate and increases your metabolism, which is good news if you’re trying to lose weight.
It makes you feel better
Possibly a little obvious but it’s good to remember that laughing feels good. A laugh out loud moment is known to release endorphins, which make you feel happy and can reduce physical pain for a short time. Laughing has been known to help with anxiety and in some cases even depression.
It brings people together
While it is possible to laugh on your own, it’s much better to laugh with someone else. A shared laugh can bring people together and strength a bond. Don’t forget that it’s hard stay angry when you’re laughing. It’s even harder to be angry with the person you’re laughing with.
It’s fun
Laughter adds enjoyment to life. It reminds us to lighten up and that things aren’t always serious or sad. It is also contagious. Sometimes just hearing another laughing is enough to brighten your own mood.
You may not feel that you have much to laugh about but even if that’s the case, the bible tells us of a joy that comes from knowing God. If you would like to find out more, please leave a comment or click the link below.