Humor, Laughter, and Play
No matter how many times I read Anne Lamott’s quote about laughter, I still giggle. Laughter is bubbly. It’s a feel-good when things don’t feel so good. Laughter is a form of play.
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Sea State of Mind
Caring for others, whether family, friends, or community, can feel like navigating unpredictable waters. Some days are smooth sailing, while others crash in like storm waves. That’s why tending to your own mental health isn’t just important — it’s essential.
The Rest of the Story:
Hey Diddle Diddle
At first glance, this rhyme feels like nonsense, but it holds a subtle reminder: when life feels haywire, humor and lightheartedness can steady us. Even in the most improbable or chaotic moments, a touch of whimsy can help us see things differently, lifting the weight of seriousness just enough to take a breath.
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Laughter through Tears
Humor has long been my personal “coping mechanism,” and I often tell people that sarcasm is my second language, but I come by this honestly. Everyone in my family, both blood and chosen, responds with witty comebacks or painful puns, or just bad jokes whenever things are getting tense. Even my husband knows that the best way to shake me out of a gloomy mood is to make me laugh, and I do the same for him.
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