Laughter for the Healing Heart.
A laughter therapy course by Lynn Shaw, author and laugh therapist. If you are
experiencing a health or emotional low, laughter exercises can be an adjunct to a
healthy outlook. Discover how laughter can help reduce symptoms of allergies,
abdominal pain and digestive problems -- to name a few. And help you manage anger
and fear. For those dealing with physical or emotional distress, finding laughter in daily
life can profoundly enhance healing and the quality of life!
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~ Lynn's Laughter Blip for June ~
By Lynn Shaw, Laughter Therapist
"Mom, you need to smile more." My 15-year-old-son was sitting across
from me at a restaurant. I had spent the past 15 minutes asking him questions about
his life, which were answered in short, swift sentences. Realizing I was working at this
harder than he, I fell silent and ate. After a couple of minutes, he made his profound
statement -- "Mom, you need to smile more." I laughed at the irony. I, a
laughter leader,
was needing a dose of my own medicine. The next day I was driving alone and felt the
drawn muscles around my face as I concentrated on the traffic. I pulled my lips into a
grin and held it for several seconds feeling the tension dissolve as I stretched and smiled.
I kept this up during the drive and even managed some giggles. And I had to admit that
although my son and I may not see eye to eye on all things, I agree: I need to smile
more. How about you? Be aware of the tension in your smile muscles and stretch them
today. Someone might just smile back.
Lynn Shaw resides in Indiana and is the creator and instructor of the
Self-Healing Expressions course
Laughter for the Healing Heart.
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