Music & Laughter Keeps Precious Memories Alive
Recently, I sorted through hundreds of pieces of my mother’s sheet music and music lesson books. She’s been gone almost 60 years, and I thought I had forgotten her voice. […]
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College Credit for Laughing
It’s been almost a week. I did it again, and I’m glad. I am still excited. I am still gratified. I am still optimistic. I am still inspired. I am […]
Aquatics Fitness Class is My Laughter Club
Water is my favorite medium for fun and exercise. For the past several years, Aquatic Fitness classes at our local YMCA have helped me restore my health. I am grateful […]
Erupt With Joy – A journey of self-exploration & road map for joy
Guest blog by Savitha Hosamane, Banglore, India. Two terms commonly used to describe me – Laughing Buddha or “Laughter queen”. I was referred to as “the girl […]
Lawyer-turned-humorist helps raise $2M for research into rare lung disease.
This year, Toronto attorney Catherine Lawrence, celebrates 16 years as a World Laughter Tour Certified Laughter Leader. Now at Expert Level, Catherine believes in the therapeutic power of humour. She […]
World Laughter Tour Year End Wrap Up
A summary of the some the highlights of 2016 LAUGHTER NEWS YOU CAN USE is available now. In addition to some smart & funny word play, we include: -Steve’s one-minute video […]
Got Hope?
I still have humor. I still have laughter. I still have joy!* I still have HOPE! I am determined to keep mine! How about you? I believe that I have […]
I Love Myself So Much
This seemingly simple song is a powerful exercise in empathy conducted as part of the Master Class at the World Laughter Tour 2016 Advanced Laughter Scholars Workshop. The Master Class was […]
What’s So Funny?
If you are into understanding what ‘s humorous, i.e., what makes things funny, then you might want to connect to this report which was recently published. In it, a researcher “reveals […]
Laugh at Yourself Before Anyone Else Can
I had a laugh in the locker room today. When I finished my aquatic exercise class, I discovered that I had forgotten to pack underwear and socks for the trip […]
Waves of Laughter: The Laughalizer
Steve Wilson, Psychologist, Gelotologist As a laughter expert, I’m excited to partner with SunChips to raise awareness around the power and importance of laughter. True mirthful laughter has a significant […]
ARE YOU SERIOUS? THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMOR AND SERIOUSNESS
Everything we do with utter seriousness can drive us to despair. If we could adopt the attitude of ‘fooling around’ not just in telling jokes but in the trying areas of […]
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