Category Archives: Laughter

BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 13th, 2023 by Gerry Hopman in LIGHTEN UP!

“The physical benefits of laughter are phenomenal. Laughter stimulates the brain, the nervous system, the respiratory system, the hormonal system, and the body’s muscles. Health and laughter combine, because when a person laughs, all of the body systems are involved. … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

“There is one criterion by which you can ascertain if you are looking a situation with a clear mind: Can you laugh about it? If you cannot, you can be sure fear has gotten a foothold on your consciousness and … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART

“Be realistic about your experiences here. There is only one person who needs to wake up and that is you. Those who have a gift to give you will not withhold it. Those who withhold information or love from you, … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, November 8th, 2019 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO

“Other people will often be pressuring you to make up your mind about this or that. Do not, however, forgo your flexibility by assuming a position until you have no other choice. Remember, opinions, i.e., positions, are only opinions, which … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

“People who laugh a lot live longer, but more important they live better. What is the use of living if you can’t enjoy yourself while you are here? Laughter is a gift from God. I know that God has a … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, July 3rd, 2015 by Alan Cohen in THE DRAGON DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

“Life is too short and too insane to take it very seriously. Yogananda said, “This world is just a big mental institution.” If we learn to see the people around us – and ourselves – as mental cases, we can … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 by Gerry Hopman in LIGHTEN UP!

“The physical benefits of laughter are phenomenal. Laughter stimulates the brain, the nervous system, the respiratory system, the hormonal system, and the body’s muscles. Health and laughter combine, because when a person laughs, all of the body systems are involved. … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

“There is one criterion by which you can ascertain if you are looking a situation with a clear mind: Can you laugh about it? If you cannot, you can be sure fear has gotten a foothold on your consciousness and … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, September 20th, 2010 by Misa Hopkins in THE ROOT OF ALL HEALING

“Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of humor on health. Here is one that specifically shows us how humor positively effects healthy functioning of blood cells. In a research study done at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, June 1st, 2010, 2010 by Paul Ferrini in THE SILENCE OF THE HEART

“Be realistic about your experiences here. There is only one person who needs to wake up and that is you. Those who have a gift to give you will not withhold it. Those who withhold information or love from you, … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 by Stephen Russell in BAREFOOT DOCTOR’S GUIDE TO THE TAO

“Other people will often be pressuring you to make up your mind about this or that. Do not, however, forgo your flexibility by assuming a position until you have no other choice. Remember, opinions, i.e., positions, are only opinions, which … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, August 30th, 2007 by Alan Cohen in DARE TO BE YOURSELF

“People who laugh a lot live longer, but more important they live better. What is the use of living if you can’t enjoy yourself while you are here? Laughter is a gift from God. I know that God has a … Continue reading

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