Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on with our life after a loss.
Laughter can help relieve tension in even the heaviest of matters.
Kids can amuse themselves with almost anything.
It is still not clear from this study how laughter can directly help the heart but other studies have shown that laughter is beneficial for every system in the body.
The lesson adults can learn here is that the world is filled with things for our enjoyment.
Humor can be one of our best survival tools.
When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits.
It has been said that 80% of what people learn is visual.
A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.
Advertisers also know that humor can help bond us to their product.
And, unlike the earlier bombing on the World Trade Center, a major landmark and symbol of the strength of the financial world was, not just damaged but, totally destroyed.
Any attempts at humor immediately after September 11th were deemed tasteless.
When you do find humor in trying times, one of the first and most important changes you experience is that you see your perplexing problems in a new way - you suddenly have a new perspective on them.
Humor can alter any situation and help us cope at the very instant we are laughing.
Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.