Just Laugh!
By Rhonda S.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
United States
January 12, 2018 12:50am CST
Victor Hugo said that laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
I once watched a five part mini-series starring John Cleese (Monty Python) called The Human Face from 2002. It's a fascinating show exploring all kinds of subjects where the human face is concerned.
The one small part that I remember the most are the laughing clubs in India. They meet every morning and perform many laughing exercises for over thirty minutes, and they are refreshed to start their day.
I've always wanted to join one of these clubs, but I've never heard of one where I live.
Laughter can affect our immune system, and releases dopamine and endorphin's throughout the body. Just smiling helps also, and it doesn't even need to be real.
Would you join a laughing club?
Watch the video starting at 121.
John Cleese visits a Laughter Club in India to discover if laughter really is the best medicine. Fascinating short video from BBC science show 'The Human Fac...
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@just4him (305423)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jan 18
@misunderstood_zombie I'm sure it would be.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
14 Jan 18
@just4him It would be easier to have a great day after one of those sessions.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
13 Jan 18
@Madshadi When my children were little, I laughed at their antics a lot. It was free entertainment.
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@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
13 Jan 18
@misunderstood_zombie no one and nothing can make me laugh more.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
14 Jan 18
@jstory07 I'm glad to hear that you have good times.
@Juliaacv (48256)
• Canada
12 Jan 18
I think that we all know this to be true, but sometimes its tough to get others to buy into this when work and stresses get in the way. I always wear a smile, because its a small form of happiness that spreads pretty quickly when people see it.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
14 Jan 18
@Juliaacv Yes, we never know who may benefit from a smile.
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@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
12 Jan 18
Iam enjoying here with my friends, no more laughs need.
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@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
12 Jan 18
Sounds interesting , why not! hehe
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
12 Jan 18
I'm already have smiling face and I guess this is me, happy person.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
13 Feb 18
I know someone here that taught something to do with laughter. I got one of her tapes and listened to it once. Laughing is a good thing but not enough people do it it seems like.
@Frenzys9 (172)
• United States
17 Jan 18
I think it’s goofy to laugh without reason, but I do think that laughter really does come with some benefits. I always feel happiness and ecitment when I can’t stop laughing at a funny joke. Nice post!!
@JSAph8888 (949)
• Philippines
12 Jan 18
They say that laughing is the best medicine. I never heard of such club. But it looks pretty interesting to join.
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