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ON LAUGHTER

1/13/2011

 
 
Do you live in the land of the easily amused?  I have a dear friend who abides there!  She regularly giggles at her puppy with the "schmoopy" face and finds laughter in other animals too - like the duck-billed platypus, or the albatross that with the large wing-span for gliding finds walking on the ground very awkward.  

I often ask myself what makes something funny to one person and not to another?  Personally, I laugh when I trip or see someone else trip or stumble in some way.  As long as there is no injury my giggle continues.  The unexpected always gets to me!  

As sportmoms, the benefits of laughter in our homes is vital. It is always more fun to laugh with family and friends than to laugh alone . . . but be sure to laugh!   

"Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit."Author Unknown   

 I am not suggesting that you find the latest joke (and try to tell it only to forget the punchline if you are like me!) but rather look for things to laugh about...particularly at yourself.  There is a television comercial currently running that has Divine Design host Candace Olson saying, "I am very serious about my job . . . but I don't take myself seriously."  Good advice for all of us.
 
Doctors recognize the benefits of laughter in the recuperation of their patients. This quote from an editorial in the New York Times underlines the medicine of laughter:  

"A good, real, unrestrained, hearty laugh is a sort of glorified internal massage, performed rapidly and automatically.  It manipulates and revitalizes corners and unexplored crannies of the system that are unresponsive to most other exercise methods."  Author unknown  

As we all know, it takes more facial muscles to frown than it does to smile so to avoid the sad-sack lines smile and let it turn into laughter . . .  

"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."  Victor Hugo

  A word from The Word underlines the value of this God-given medicine . . .
 
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."  Proverbs 17:22  

"There is a right time to cry and another to laugh . . ."  Ecclesiastes 3:4 TM  

God intends for us to see the humor He created all around us.  Let's look for it today.  

Blessings . . . as your mouth curls upward!  

For another smile go to the BEHIND THE BENCH blog titled "LAUGHS AND ALLIGATORS".   

YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED by clicking on "COMMENTS" at the top right of this entry.

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Karen Russell
1/13/2011 02:10:59 am

That is a good word, Janet. I’m going to make effort today to be more cheerful and smile more!

As I read your email, I was reminded of this little illustration I read earlier this week. Thought it might interest you:

ATTITUDE: Psychologists at the University of Cardiff in Wales did an interesting 2009 experiment on frowning. They used Botox to deaden the frown muscles in volunteers and found that those who couldn’t frown were happier and less anxious than those in the group who didn’t receive the treatment. A similar study appearing in the May 2008 issue of the Journal of Pain demonstrated that people who grimace during uncomfortable procedures actually feel more pain than those who don’t. Never underestimate the importance of your attitude. U.S. News & World Report, December 2010, p.63

Delpha Reiboldt
1/13/2011 03:52:45 am

We had a special guest for the kids meeting at camp meeting one time who used creation and God's humorous creativity for a lesson. He enlarged on long necks, big ears, bushy tails, and on and on... his point was "God gives us fun things to make our world such a happy place". Also, our family had a friend when I was in high school that would often come home to have Sunday dinner with us. He'd sit and read the 'funnies' and laugh long at them. One day he asked us, "Why don't you all laugh when you read the funnies?" We didn't know!!!! ... we just didn't!

Alex Esquerra
1/13/2011 04:08:56 am

I don't know any other words (that dont sound corny) except to say it made me smile.

Micah Clark
1/13/2011 04:31:13 am

great evotional today!!! Thanks Janet! =) Love you

Kerry Hedley
1/13/2011 07:27:08 am

Great message today. Long ago I made it one of my life goals for all of my wrinkles to go up as I age - thereby giving testimony to life where the smiles outweighed the frowns!!


Oh and here is one more quote - from my sixth grade teacher, Mr. Doig, who used to make me sit in the hall because I couldn't stop giggling:


"Remember, it takes little to amuse a small mind."

Carol Walters
1/13/2011 12:40:22 pm

This is a good reminder for me. I sometimes forget to laugh, but our two cats certainly help out there!!

ShaRon Johnson
1/15/2011 08:18:37 am

Really enjoyed the Laughter article, and your BEHIND THE BENCH blog -- especially the one about the cell phone! WOW!!! God is Goooood!

Have a great day!!!


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    About the Author... 
    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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