[Ohio-talk] Joke Of The Day!

Wed Mar 14 07:42:15 UTC 2018

This was great read this.

Laughter Makes Us Healthier

Laughter is a good thing. Scientists tell us that laughter, humor and joy
are an important part of life. Laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces
stress hormones, and increases muscle flexion. It increases the circulation
of antibodies in the blood stream and makes us more resistant to infection.

Laughter Touches Our Soul

Laughter is good for us physically, but that is just the beginning. Laughter
is good for the soul. There is a holiness in laughter. Laughter brings us
closer to each other - and there is something holy about people coming
together. Laughter provides us a moment of grace. It occurs spontaneously
and unexpectedly. It catches us by surprise and we respond with laughter. We
never expect to laugh, just as we never expect grace or good fortune when it
arrives. And in that grace, we are able to recognize the folly of our own
pursuits.

Laughter Keeps Things in Perspective

Laughter helps us to transcend ourselves, and I need that help. Too often I
take myself far too seriously. There is a danger of taking ourselves, our
beliefs and our life too seriously. Fanatics, it seems to me, see nothing as
funny. Here's a suggestion. The next time you're in the middle of an
argument, start laughing - not in a derogatory tone, but in the jovial sense
of being in on a good joke. Then see if the anger begins to melt away and if
you can find a more creative way to handle things. I've done this with my
kids and it actually works. And you know what else? Now I know that when I
think about doing it and don't, that I have lost my perspective.

Laughter Helps Us Stay Positive

Laughter can be an important tool for keeping our troubles in proportion,
for realizing that things aren't always as bad as we think they are. But
even when things are as bad as we think they are, laughter helps create
positive emotions and helps us find a frame of mind in which we can more
easily cope with the struggles of life. Laughter eases tension and sharpens
our ability to concentrate. Laughter is a lot like changing a baby's diaper.
It doesn't permanently solve any problems, but it makes things a lot more
acceptable for a while.

Laughter Is Loving

If I am able to laugh with you in my mistakes as well as with you in yours,
it suggests we are all flawed and imperfect. Embracing good natured humor,
we find the humility to see the foolishness of trying to be perfect and the
gift of enjoying the smiles and laughter of love.

Children laugh on average 200 times a day and adults only 26 times a day.
How many times a day do you experience the rich joy of laughter? If we want
to be happier, healthier, and more productive we seriously need to make time
to laugh. Because when we laugh, when we really laugh, deep from the belly.
we feel alive! Start looking for more reasons to laugh today.

Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937-396-5573or 937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back

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Subject: [Ohio-talk] Joke Of The Day!

All,

I thought I would share this. Dick Davis shares "joke of the day" on
Facebook. This is very funny and I had him to send it to me by email so I
could share it.

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A woman took her pet duck to the vet.  "He just keeled over", she said,
"please help him!"

The vet examined the duck and said, "I'm sorry, but your pet is dead."

"No!" said the woman, "That can't be!  Can't you do some tests or
something?"

The vet reluctantly agreed and had the veterinary assistant bring in a tabby
cat.  The cat sniffed the duck over and gave the woman a sad look.

"See," the vet said, "Animals know! Your duck has died."

"No!" the woman cried, "Please do one more test!"

The vet got a big Labrador retriever.  The dog put its paws up on the table,
sniffed the duck thoroughly, and gave the woman a sad look.

"See," said the vet, "Animals know!  Your duck is deceased!"

"I suppose I must accept it," the woman said, "how much do I owe you?"

"$150", said the vet.  

"That's outrageous!" said the woman, "Why so much?"

"it's $50 for the office visit, $50 for the cat scan, and $50 for the lab
report", the vet replied.  

Suzanne Hartfield-Turner, President

NFBOH-Cleveland

P: (440) 462-9755

A: PO Box 141077

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

E: President.NFB.ClevelandOhio at Gmail.com
<mailto:President.NFB.ClevelandOhio at Gmail.com> 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

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