Why this title? Is that your question? Yes, on the first Sunday of May (this year on May 3) is celebrated the World Laughter Day. Most significantly, it is instituted by an Indian, Dr. Madan Kataria.
Yes, laughter IS indeed the best medicine. Yet this laughter is slightly different though. Across India, there are these morning laughter yoga clubs, mostly attended by senior citizens. These gatherings take place mostly in gardens.
The faith is that even an artificially contrived laughter and a happy face thus are good for health. There are very many types of such laughters, and these are consciously imitated to have a positive impact on health. The World Laughter Day is to propagate health this way, and across the world.
An admirable goal! Personally, though, I am extremely wary of artificial laughter. In my opinion, laughter must bloom from within, and must be reflected in the eyes. Lips that curl in to a smile, while eyes are dead (with disgust or an other emotion) is in my opinion sheer wastage. As many people, as many opinions though!
In the dis-eased world today, laughter of any type, genuine or artificial, is indeed worthy. So, even if, our blog talks of the world laughter day a little late, no harm. Throw back your head in perfect glee, and laugh out loud!
Pratima@ It is not exactly a bad idea to join one such laughter yoga club. A morning walk, some facial exercise, better inhaling thus cannot harm for sure!
Quote of the day: "A smile is the best make up any girl coud wear," asserted Marilyn Monroe.
Word of the day: guffaw A guffaw is a loud, boisterous, and hearty burst of laughter, often triggered by something stupid, ridiculous, or genuinely humorous.
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