Laughter Have you ever noticed that your day can completely change for the better when someone smiles at you? Or when you think of happy moments shared with a loved on? Rather than meditating on the ugly events that have happened in your life? How about the mood boost that comes from a moment of laughter with the person you love? It is difficult to feel negative when you are surrounded by laughter. Laughter has been said to be contagious. Is this a coincidence or are we designed that way? Laughter produces that "feel good" feeling that we get, its a good thing. The act of laughing, the movement of the muscles that produce laughter, stimulates endorphins in the brain. These are the chemicals that increase our pain tolerance and help create that "feel good" feeling. When we have more endorphins, our perception of pain is altered and our perception of life is altered for the better. So next time you are having a tough day, find a way to laugh. Your brain and your body will thank you.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:18:33 +0000