Laugh More, You’ll Love It! Part 2
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Picture this television scene:
A svelte, curious woman sits in a romantic restaurant with a boyish yet handsome man across from her. She looks at him with interest, reciprocation occurs, and conversation follows. A joke is said from the lady about how they happened to path crosses, and the man lets out the most obnoxious, snort-filled laugh imaginable. You can tell she is not impressed, so to be sure, she makes another joke. And of course the same annoying sound is released from him. The once-curious woman is now really un-impressed (already thinking about her pajamas and chamomile tea) and immediately loses interest in the fellow.
So the moral of that story is that once we learn to laugh daily, there are now social norms that must be followed and met or we are doomed to remain single forever. That’s comforting.
Despite societal norms, never overlook the importance of your mental health. If you prefer to stay in bed all day, or if you have negative thoughts wash over you daily, or if you think life is pretty ordinary, consider seeking help. Talk to a friend about what bogs you down. See a holistic doctor for advice on how to feel happier. Join a self-help group.
In today’s society, the norm is that a pill will fix everything. Before taking the magic pill, I propose being aware of your thoughts and your blood sugar. If your thoughts become less positive 4 or 5 hours after your last meal or if you find that you like to skip breakfast and go all day without eating, then try having a small meal every few hours.
Keeping your blood sugar on an even keel is better for our mental health than letting it drop and rise repeatedly. For more information on matters regarding mental health, visit www.camh.net or consult your doctor.
Now back to our original programming:
By the end of the Ally McBeal episode (yes that is what I was watching), she of course decides that this man she met is not the man of her dreams. She decides he can’t be the perfect man based primarily on his laugh.
By the end of the breakup, Ally says to him, “If I were your friend, I would tell you to never laugh again for the rest of your life.” Now that’s a harsh thing to say.
So do not take Ally’s advice, no matter how you laugh.
Never stop laughing.
Laugh because something is funny. Laugh because you feel the urge. And most of all, laugh because you are happy. That’s the most important thing.
Erin
