Why did the goose cross the road? Because it was the chicken's day off! Did that dumb joke make you smile? Good! It's healthy to laugh and smile! Laughter promotes satisfaction with our lives. The Bible tells us a merry heart is like good medicine (Proverbs 17:22). Science has proven that when people laugh, endorphins  are released in the brain, similar to when we exercise. Many studies show that consistent laughter has health benefits. We literally feel better when we laugh! I learned the value of laughter from my mother. She was one of those people who had an infectious laugh. When something tickled her, there was no stopping the stream of laughter. And the funniest part was that she usually cracked herself up, and that would start the rest of us chuckling. 3 Benefits of Laughter: 1) Laughter bonds people together. I've got many fond memories of my siblings and I gathered together listening to Mama tell stories or jokes. She took twice as long as anyone else because she … [Read more...]