To Laugh Often

Slice of Life No.25.0606
#PoetryFriday #SOL25 #Family #Memories

Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing.
Then they said among the nations,
‘The Lord has done great things for them.’
The Lord has done great things for us,
And we are glad.
Psalm 126:2-3

Live, love, and laugh!
Let your mouth be filled with laughter and your tongue with singing.
Much has been written in medical literature about the health benefits of laughter.
Ralph Waldo Emerson tells us to “laugh often and much” to succeed in life.

To Laugh Often and Much

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people
And the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics
And endure the betrayal of friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others;
To leave the world a little better,
Whether by a healthy child,
A garden patch,
Or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier
Because you lived.
This is to have succeeded.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

And to Emerson’s words, may I add,

To love the Lord with all my heart and mind and soul,
To spread abroad His message of hope,
Because He lives
This is life–eternal and true.
–Alice Nine

******

The Benefits of Laughter
It’s true they say,
Laughter is good medicine.
It strengthens your immune system,
boosts your mood, diminishes your pain,
and protects you from damaging effects of stress.

It binds you to others,
lightens your burdens,
and inspires you to hope.

---

where Alice Nine teaches language lessons that
Empower Students with Language Proficiency

I’m so glad you visited today,

and I do enjoy hearing from you!
Please share below.
Your comment will appear after I read and approve it.

Thank you, Two Writing Teachers, for this weekly forum and community.
Check out the writers and readers here.