What a Hoot
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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