I recently posted a "25 random things about me" on Facebook and learned afterwards that my son was feeling "exploited" because I said one of my greatest pleasures in life is listening to him laugh like a 5 year old (he's 19) when he is watching comedies, etc.  You have never heard anything like it! It starts off lightly at first, and then just peaks into full broiled guffaws, almost like a roller coaster. Ebbs and flows of laughter and giggles and sometimes even the occasional snort. I can hear it now, as I type.  My other kids have great laughs as well, but there is nothing like his! 

It has been said that 10-15 minutes of genuine laughing burns 20% more calories than not laughing. So 10-15 minutes equals about 50 calories, as many as in a small piece of chocolate! Can you believe that? You can have your dessert and laugh it off too!  It releases endorphins, the feel good chemical, reduces stress and genuinely makes us feel better about ourselves and the life around us.

A friend of mine, who had cancer would only watch comedies or listen to comics for the entire 9 months of her treatment. She would not watch anything depressing or read any part of the news that was not positive. She has been cancer free for over 3 years and had a relatively easy time during chemo.

It has been said that "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and not only do I believe it, but I do my best to practice what I preach!

:-))))) , LOL , ROFL and LMAO to all of you!

I did not write this, but every time I read it, it makes more sense, both personally and professionally. I thought it was great to share:
 
I'll Be There
If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase " I'll be there. " Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we're truly present for other people, important things happen to them & us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility.

I Miss You
Perhaps more marriages could be saved & strengthened if couples simply & sincerely say to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired & loved. Consider how ecstatic you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you."

I Respect You / I Trust You
Respect and trust is another way of showing love. Its conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds & become close friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships

Maybe You're Right
This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side to "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting maybe "I'm wrong".  Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door to further explore the subject, in which you may then have the opportunity to get your view across in a more rational manner.

Please Forgive Me
Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

I Thank You
Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.

Count On Me
A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you can count on me."

Let Me Help
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.

Go For It
We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform to your ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how weird they seem to you. Everyone has dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell them to "go for it."

I Love You
Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words "I love you."