Laughter is the best medicine

The old shows are the best. I've been watching Dad's Army and it still makes both of us laugh. It's so quaint and just 'nice' to watch. The innocence, along with the humour are definitely from a by gone era and yet it still popular with all age groups. From the phrases 'You stupid boy' to 'they don't like it up em' it doesn't fail to make people smile. It's like a pantomime with the baddies, goodies and all the bits in between. Only Fools and Horses, Mr Bean, Keeping Up Appearances, The Thin Blue Line, and many more, all have the feel good factor about them. They've stood the test of time, and if you go back even further to Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton they also stand the test of time. The 'golden oldies' still make us laugh, and still are shown on television. 

Laughter is important to Neil and myself. We actually laugh a lot in spite of all that's been going on recently. Thank goodness for that laughter because it keeps us sane and helped us to cope. If you can see the humour in a situation then you will be fine, honestly. 

It's been shown that laughter is good for the mind and body. " tI decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain." 

I've always said that the most attractive thing about a person is their smile. If someone smiles at you in the street it's an automatic reaction to smile back. You smile a greeting to people...…..I smile a greeting to people in my job......someone laughs, and very often it's infectious and you laugh with them. I was attracted to Neil's sense of humour when I met him, and it was fun to spend time with him. I felt relaxed in his company, and I think that's the same with anyone who has that aura of laughter about them. It gives a sense of belonging and crosses all cultures and backgrounds. Even if you don't speak the same language laughter is infectious and 'speaks' to people. It shows empathy.

When Neil felt at his worst last year on a Saturday night we made an effort to watch something light and funny. For the duration of the film or programme he could forget his anxiety and relax.

 "Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. 

And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” 
Keep laughing because it's a immunity booster, stress reducer, confidence builder, all round fun to do. 

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm/

https://www.wonderslist.com/10-benefits-of-laughter/

Q. Where does the General keep his armies?
A. In his sleevies

Q: What lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches?
A: A nervous wreck 

Q: Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself?

A: It was two-tired! 

Q: Why are pirates called pirates?
A: Cause they arrrrr. 

Q: What do you give to a sick lemon?
A: Lemon aid!