Great points, and path on a very important subject. Laughter is beyond important... Beyond simply feeling good, which is worthy in and of itself... When you are in a state that supports laughter, you are less susceptible to malice, misdirection and faulty reasoning.
Thanks for this post, it really rang true for me. It makes me think of peer support groups I faviliate for people who have experienced postpartum psychosis (a psychotic episode after having a baby). We often laugh about our experiences of the absolute darkest of times, and it's always so healing and such a release, and builds the bonds we have with each other.
YES to laughter. And playfulness. I tell people that playfulness is my super power. My latest gig is to write a monthly newsletter for the staff and volunteers of the South Carolina Aquarium, where I volunteer. The emailed communication encapsulates the activities of the Conservation Department, and when I started it out, I played it straight, just the facts. Not many people bothered to read it. Then I started incorporating themes, then loading it with puns, and finally ending each installment with a P.S. and a YouTube link to a funny scene in movies or tv (including one or two from The Office) that match the theme. Usually the theme is a silly one to begin with, like "it's national noodle month!" for example. People now read the email, largely for the puns and for the video at the end, and I am having SO MUCH FUN putting it together. I mean, who can hit "delete" when they see Michael and Andy hopping on a bus to Mexico, thereby illustrating how NOT to volunteer? That one went out at the end of National Volunteer Month.
Great points, and path on a very important subject. Laughter is beyond important... Beyond simply feeling good, which is worthy in and of itself... When you are in a state that supports laughter, you are less susceptible to malice, misdirection and faulty reasoning.
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Thanks for this post, it really rang true for me. It makes me think of peer support groups I faviliate for people who have experienced postpartum psychosis (a psychotic episode after having a baby). We often laugh about our experiences of the absolute darkest of times, and it's always so healing and such a release, and builds the bonds we have with each other.
Wow what a powerful reflection, and thank you so much for your service 🫀
YES to laughter. And playfulness. I tell people that playfulness is my super power. My latest gig is to write a monthly newsletter for the staff and volunteers of the South Carolina Aquarium, where I volunteer. The emailed communication encapsulates the activities of the Conservation Department, and when I started it out, I played it straight, just the facts. Not many people bothered to read it. Then I started incorporating themes, then loading it with puns, and finally ending each installment with a P.S. and a YouTube link to a funny scene in movies or tv (including one or two from The Office) that match the theme. Usually the theme is a silly one to begin with, like "it's national noodle month!" for example. People now read the email, largely for the puns and for the video at the end, and I am having SO MUCH FUN putting it together. I mean, who can hit "delete" when they see Michael and Andy hopping on a bus to Mexico, thereby illustrating how NOT to volunteer? That one went out at the end of National Volunteer Month.
Haha! We love to hear it!