Laughter

To feel a triumphant or exultant sense of well-being.

One of the best things that I enjoy everyday is laughing. It makes me happy and content to be surrounded by people and things that make me laugh. It creates a feeling of being alive and present. My sisters and I recently laughed so hard it made us cry. I was beat red, body shaking and could barely hold it together when the waiter came to our table. It was fun and reminded me of being young in church with my sisters and laughing uncontrollably while the room was silent. Smiling often is important too. There are 3 things I try to remember throughout my day and to smile often is one of them. Even if I'm just reading, driving, walking or standing in line somewhere, a smile makes my whole body feel good and keeps me staying positive. The other 2 daily mantras of mine are breathe deeply and stand tall. I find myself being more present when I take a few deep breaths, stand up tall and smile. It gives me confidence and reminds me of my yoga and meditation practice that makes me feel so good. I do these small daily tasks that make a difference in my day to day life and create peace within myself. Take a deep breathe, stand tall, smile, laugh, and love yourself, often.