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#thankfulthursday
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. - Victor Borge
Laughter lifts our hearts and opens our spirits to one another, strengthening social bonds. Nothing feels quite as good as laughter when it wells up from deep down inside.
In the past, maybe you distrusted laughter. Maybe it scared you, maybe you thought it was superficial or just a mask you wore - but now, understanding that laughter can be learned, you can feel empowered to embrace it. We know that laughter, like joy, food, or sleep, is essential to our well-being, and, like any new behaviour, it can be learned.
First, we need to notice how we share with others. Are we sombre, unyielding, defensive? Or are we open, on the lookout for the best in whomever we may encounter? If social anxiety or discomfort blocks your laughter, start small-smile at yourself in the mirror or share a light joke with a trusted friend, to build confidence gradually.
We don't have to be imprisoned by our past attitudes. Just as we have days when we wake up feeling grateful and glad to be alive, with practice we can choose to channel that gratitude and gladness into our encounters. Happiness and a positive attitude are contagious. The more we smile at the world, the more life seems to smile back.
How can we be more open to smiling and laughing more? I challenge you to smile at a stranger today and observe their reaction, noticing what happens next.
Much love Sunsisters
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#thankfulthursday
