A Laughing Matter

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A LAUGHING MATTERAccording to psychologist , we do not laugh becausewe are happy. But rather, we are happy because we laugh. Thehappiest people alive are those who know how to laugh often andwell.In his book A TOUCH OF WONDER, Arthur Gordon tells of a friend ofhis who knew about laughter. Though deaf and almost blind, hewent right on working, laughing and making the most of his life.One Christmas season Arthur and his friend entered a crowdeddrugstore. On the back of the door was a mirror, visible when thedoor was closed. As they turned to leave, Arthur's friend saw hisreflection in the mirror. He thought the door must be open andthat the figure he dimly viewed before him was a customerattempting to enter the store. He stepped aside and, naturally,so did the image. He moved forward again and once more methimself. Again he retreated.By now an uneasy hush had fallen on the spectators. No one quiteknew what to do or say. But on his third advance the man realizedthat he was facing a mirror. "Why," he cried, "it's only me!" Hemade a grand bow. "Good to see you, old boy! Merry Christmas!"The whole store exploded in delighted laughter.And why not? Here was a man who knew how to laugh at himself! Heaccepted his problems and limitations with a grace and humor thatwas contagious.We're given the power of laughter, not only to laugh AT things,but to laugh things OFF. We'll always know difficulties and wewill never be without our share of troubles, but the happy personlearns how to laugh most of them off. And that's the reasonthey're happy -- it's a laughing matter!

Hugs, Jacy

~Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.

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