Published by Robert A. & Vicki L. Prentice of Professional Development Systems
May 1, 2006 Issue 196
From the Desk of Bob
Every day in every way we should be getting a little better! We need to be improving every aspect of our life.
Now this is not a selfish endeavor because when we are improving self we are improving everyone that surrounds us. Self-improvement is a wonderful concept when it is fully understood. Most people do not understand the power of growth.
I don't know about you, but I want to make this week the best ever!
To your SUCCESS! Bob
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Life Attitudes
Seeds of Success: Laughter Is Like Sunshine
Laugh A Bit!
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Laughter
Life Attitudes
"You can turn painful situations around through laughter. If you can find humor in anything, even poverty, you can survive it.”
~Bill Cosby~
“A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around.”
~Carolyn Birmingham~
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.”
~E. E. Cummings~
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Seeds of Success: Laughter Is Like Sunshine
By Robert A. Prentice
When I am teaching and training in my seminars I always like to sprinkle in a little humor. To me, there is nothing in the world like hearing a room full of people enjoying a good old- fashioned belly laugh. Of course, you know I always keep my humor very clean and wholesome. Generally, I play myself down a little bit or bring humor out in the story via a punch line or little quip.
I must admit that for many years now, I have been “addicted” to hearing the laughter of others. When I am able to make people laugh, it’s even better than the paycheck, though it is pretty hard to pay my electric bill with a good joke. Seems they always want cash, and if they don’t get it–well you know what can happen then. And that’s no joke!
Seriously now, laughter has many benefits. Laughter reduces stress, makes us healthier, and invigorates the oxygen going through our system, and I think it even makes us a little smarter. I believe every one should try to have at least one good laugh each day. Whenever I begin to experience negative stress in my life I turn on the laugh-o-meter, and look for ways to find humor in the littlest of things. I might read a humorous story or talk with a funny friend. Reading a joke book is sure to get you laughing in no time at all. Gosh, I’ve even tried looking in the mirror and making funny faces. Some of us do not have to work very hard at that. Whatever you do, just find the humor. It’s out there.
When I hear laughter I am drawn to it like a pool of cool, clean water in the desert. Laughter is like the sun shining on your face on a warm, spring day. There is also a special joy in bringing laughter to others.
Even as I write this, I cannot help but think of a couple of people I know, who can be real sour pusses, because they have allowed silly, minor and trivial garbage steal their joy. I certainly hope you do not allow yourself to ever be a sour puss. Let nothing in life steal your joy. And if you feel like you or someone around you is becoming a bit of a sour puss, stop to think how you might break the tension, by bringing a little humor into the situation.
Go ahead and have a good belly laugh! It’s like sunshine to your soul!
Laugh A Bit!
Here's a motto, just your fit–laugh a bit!
When you think you're trouble hit–laugh a bit!
Look misfortune in the face,
Brave the bedlam's rude grimace;
Ten to one 'twill yield its place,
If you have the wit and grit just to laugh a bit.
Keep your face with sunshine lit–laugh a bit!
~Author Unknown~
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Laughter
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
Laughter is the closet distance between two people.
Laughter around a family dining table is like sunshine in a home.
Laughter is the best medicine. Go take a pill.
Laughter is like a gentle spring shower, replenishes a dusty earth.
Laughter is the brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart.
Laughter is an instant vacation.
Laughter is God’s hand on the shoulder of a troubled world.
~Author Unknown~
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