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Inclusive Jesus (and Others at Wild Goose) Now on the West Coast Too

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 05.22.2012

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Frank Schaeffer

I'm still hungry for the community faith can provide when its not busy judging others. I want to share that good news. And Wild Goose Festival is the place I've discovered that shares that vision.

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The Infinite Reach of My Mother's Laughter

Darin Murphy | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Laughter, Kurt Vonnegut, Mother's Day 2012, Humor, Family, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Stories, Parents News
Darin Murphy

My mother Hallie passed away this month at age 68. She was beautiful, smart, curious, compassionate, and rebellious, a compulsive reader and a talented psychotherapist. But of all her attributes, none surpassed her capacity to laugh.

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Catherine Pearson

World Laughter Day: The Healing Benefits Of Laughter Yoga

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 05.06.2012

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When it comes to laughter yoga, faking it ‘til you make it is just fine. At least, that's what Vishwa Prakash said at the start of the session th...

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When Dreams and Reality Collide

Jacob Devaney | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Healthy Living Health News, Social Media, Dreams, Independent Film, Inspiration, Advertising, Children, Psychology, Laughter, Film, Imagination, Spirituality, Culture, Culture News
Jacob Devaney

Something may be real for us, but not validated by the outside world, and all of us experience this feeling at some point. We live in a reality that is surrounded by mysteries, but our culture is obsessed with explaining them away, so we find peace in the mystery of our dreams.

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National Humor Month: Laughing Matters

Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Humor Month, Laughter, Slidepollajax, Women News

Are you stressed out? Unable to relax? Feeling gloomy? Well, you might consider going for a long and exhausting jog, or engaging in a frantic game of ...

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National Humor Month: Laughing Your Way to Good Health

Marlo Thomas | Posted 04.26.2012

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Marlo Thomas

There are two things I like to do every day of my life -- look after my health, and laugh. Not a bad combo, right? But did you know that by doing the second, you're also doing the first?

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Emergency Stress Relief

Martin Boroson | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Stress, Yoga, Work, Mindfulness, Stress Management Tips, Meditation, Work-Life Balance, Laughter, Slidefreestyle, Slidepollajax, Tips for Stress, Gps-Soul, Tips on Stress, Stress Tips, Healthy Living News
Martin Boroson

When you're stressed, it is so tempting to fantasize about being not stressed. You imagine feeling peaceful and relaxed later -- but fantasizing about being unstressed at some other time or place doesn't help you in this moment, right now, right here, in the midst of the stress.

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Can Laughter Count As Exercise?

Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Laughter Exercise, Fitness and Exercise, Video, Laughter, Greatist, Laughter Yoga, Happiness, Healthy Living News

By Emily Milam How's this for a good laugh? Fits of laughter have been linked to reduced pain and mental stress, stronger social bonds and improv...

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Linguine, Literature and Laughter

Charlie Carillo | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Denzel Washington, Literature, Samuel L. Jackson, Linguine, John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, One Hit Wonder, Shepherd Avenue, Laughter, Found Money, My Ride With Gus, Alec Baldwin, Red Sauce, Garlic, Dennis Farina, Ray Romano, Raising Jake, Morgan Fairchild, Frank Sinatra, Justin Bieber, Video, Books News
Charlie Carillo

My career as a writer leads me to the conclusion that three "L" words make life worth living: Linguine, literature and laughter. In this video you'll see how to make a good red sauce for linguine, while hearing crazy stories about literature.

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PHOTOS: The Joy Of Estonia's Community Swings

Meg Pier | Posted 05.05.2012

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Meg Pier

A time-honored gathering spot for Estonians is the community swing. I saw these structures all over the country in my travels, huge wooden platforms that can accommodate a crowd.

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The Holy Teaching Power Of Laughter

Homayra Ziad | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Islam, Prophet Muhammad, Quran, Scripture Study, Scripture Commentary, Laughter, Power of Laughter, Religion News
Homayra Ziad

My teacher knew a cardinal rule of moral instruction: Never take yourself too seriously. That master of pedagogy, the great poet-saint Rumi, reminds us that "the true teacher knocks down the idol the student makes of him."

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I'm Having Too Much Fun -- And So Should You!

Tony Horton | Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Nutrition, Health, Fitness, Weight Loss, Diet, Healthy Living, Happiness, Working Out, Healthy Life Tips, Exercise, Laughter, Having Fun, Healthy Living News
Tony Horton

Life's too short; we all should enjoy it to the utmost. So how can we begin living healthier, more fulfilling lives?

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The Nobel Peace Prize: A Laughing Matter?

Lisa Witter | Posted 12.22.2011

Read More: Women's Rights, Nobel Peace Prize, Laughter, Resilience, War, Gbowee, Benefits of Laughter, Maathi, Impact News
Lisa Witter

Fun is often thought of as superfluous, extra, something to get to when you have time and a tool not to be used in serious situations. But fun can be, and has been, a powerful tool for transformation when tapped appropriately.

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Inspiration and Child-Like Innocence: Are We Allowed?

Denise Lumiere | Posted 12.07.2011

Read More: Stress Management, Creativity, Dolphin Tale, Films, Fun, Balancing Life, Laughter, Mammals, Motivation, Peace, Innocence, Movies, Marine Life, Inspiration, Children's Movies, Environment, Disability, Medicine, Overcoming Adversity, Productivity, Parents, Ocean, Parents News
Denise Lumiere

What if we really allowed ourselves to enjoy life, to laugh more -- and to see more inspirational movies? What if we took some time off, even if it is just two hours to enjoy a children's movie? What could be wrong with that?

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Living Fully, Intentionally And Wholeheartedly

Rev. Malcolm Boyd | Posted 12.05.2011

Read More: Aging, Courage, Laughter, Survival, Hope, Joy, Birthdays, Christianity, Happiness, Life, Religion News
Rev. Malcolm Boyd

Since no one is an island, quit acting like one. Reach out for help, ask for it, and humbly admit your need. And when you perceive need in someone else, offer help without feeling superior.

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I'm With Stupid: If You Don't Laugh at This You Could Die

Todd Hartley | Posted 11.16.2011

Read More: Clowns, Golf, Health, England, Tv, Laughter, Mr. Bean, Medicine, Comedy News
Todd Hartley

I find myself in a bit of an ironic situation this week. On the one hand, I have the pleasure of reporting that it turns out laughter really is the be...

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Laughter Ups Pain Tolerance, Study Says

The Huffington Post | Amanda Chan | Posted 11.15.2011

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We all know how good it feels to have a hearty laugh, and now a new study suggests that a guffaw can also reduce the feeling of pain. University o...

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WATCH: If This Doesn't Make You Smile You're Dead

Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: Laughter Is Contagious, Supercuts, Video, Laughs, Laughs! By Everynone, Laughing, Cute Videos, People Laughing, Urlesque, Laughter, Everynone, Comedy News

Sometimes a video is just nice. Ya know? It reassures you that there are pleasant, good things out there, and that we're all gonna be okay, and ugh, i...

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Laughter: A Part Of Our Living And Our Dying

Rev. Dr. Martha R. Jacobs | Posted 11.05.2011

Read More: Gifts From God, Life Review, Dying, Healing, Terri Benincasa, Laughter, Death, Boomer Nation, Death & Dying, Religion News
Rev. Dr. Martha R. Jacobs

Believe it or not, being with families of people who are dying can also provide opportunities for humor. Very funny situations happen to people in their lives and recounting them when someone is dying is healthy.

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Laughter And Chocolate: Good For The Heart

The Huffington Post | Laura Schocker | Posted 10.29.2011

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Maybe laughter really is the best medicine -- especially if it’s taken with a dose of chocolate. Two practically-too-good-to-be-true studies pres...

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National Debt, War, Cancer And The Blessing Of Laughter

Danielle Tumminio | Posted 10.20.2011

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Danielle Tumminio

I have become even more firmly convinced that sometimes laughter is the greatest blessing we have in stressful times. Perhaps God wants us to laugh in those moments when pain seems to be the only thing we feel.

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It's Seriously A Good Idea To Laugh At Yourself, Science Confirms

Huffington Post | Amanda Chan | Posted 10.10.2011

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Are you really, truly capable of laughing at yourself? If so, it's a good sign that you have an optimistic personality and a good sense of humor, a...

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Mohammed at Four O'Clock

Robert Koehler | Posted 08.23.2011

Read More: Healing, Art, Laughter, Irreverence, Humor, Comedy News
Robert Koehler

What's so funny about a Muslim guy walking through the airport, or the bride of Frankenstein ... or saliva. It's all there -- and more! -- at an exhibit called "What Makes Us Smile?" at Baltimore's American Visionary Art Museum.

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Is Laughter the Best Medicine?

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 07.16.2011

Read More: Laughter, Humor, Medicine, Health, Patch Adams, Stress Relief, Dr. Glenn Braunstein, Anxiety, Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles News
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Are humor and laughter beneficial to health and well-being? A number of studies have investigated the effects of humor and laughter on both physical and psychological health.

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What We Learn from Animals: How to Play

Brenda Peterson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Creativity, Longevity, Mental Health, Play, Health, Well-Being, Predator-Prey, Evolution, Laughter, Imagination, Childhood, Animals, Survival, Happiness, Green News
Brenda Peterson

Whenever I'm feeling blue or stressed, I drag out the cat toys or toss the squeaky ball with my neighbor's husky. I have always placed a high value on play.

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