Isn’t that funny? “How amusing.” “That makes me laugh.” All these are nice, polite ways to say, “What a hoot!”

In my mind, what a hoot implies extra energy and fun.

Can’t you imagine the following?

• Deep belly laughs
• Body doubled over
• Hands thrown in the air
• Tears rolling
• Embarrassing snorts

This group of ladies did not create the expression what a hoot. However, they certainly know how to live it. They understand that fun and laughter are not luxuries. Everyone needs them for a healthy and happy life.

Because their work involved a constant flow of problems, they took occasional breaks.

• Sometimes they talked.
• Sometimes they cried.
• Sometimes they laughed to keep from crying.

They learned to look for those funny moments that happen every day. I know, because I worked with them.

We all need to laugh more.

Consider the benefits.

• Laughing at ourselves and with others helps us through difficult situations.
• Remembering fun times provides comfort in our sorrow.
• Laughter gives us energy to finish a tiring job.
• Playing harmless jokes on one another makes friendships stronger.
• Laughter is contagious. If another person laughs, we usually laugh too.

Just thinking about this makes us smile, doesn’t it?  Now, that’s a hoot!

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22 NIV).

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