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Making Sense of Humor: How to Add Humor and Joy to Your Life
Discusses the importance of humor in everyday life, and looks at the role of humor in education and at work
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Published January 1, 1994
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February 12, 2019
"Some people fear showing a lighter side of themselves for fear of looking foolish. On the contrary, playfulness communicates confidence." (Lila Green, Making Sense of Humor)
This book seeks to help one to have an understanding of humour: why it's important for yourself and relationships at home, work and business. She says, "Humour and laughter create a bond that facilitates communication and strengthens relationships." She does give a warning that it should be fitting and done at the appropriate time. I agree, as Ecclesiastes 3:4 says, there is "a time to weep and a time to laugh." Believe it or not, Jesus used humour while he related with others. He told people to cut off their arms and legs if these body parts were causing them to sin (See Matthew 5:30). King Solomon considered humour as a medicine (Proverbs 17:22).
If you are looking for a joke book and endless laughter listening to this book, then I think you will be disappointed. It does contain some jokes and wit; however, I believe the main focus of this book is how to incorporate humour, fun, smiles and funny moments into your life now and as we grow old. She says, "You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing." She gives tips on how to focus on the lighter side of life, especially, as we relate to children, sick people and the aging. For example, when relating to an aging person, instead of only asking, "How are you feeling?" You could ask them "What was the funniest moment you had in your life?" or "What was the first car you owned?" This helps them to focus from any aches and pains they may have to humourous and pleasurable moments in their life.
Helps one to take humour seriously.
This book seeks to help one to have an understanding of humour: why it's important for yourself and relationships at home, work and business. She says, "Humour and laughter create a bond that facilitates communication and strengthens relationships." She does give a warning that it should be fitting and done at the appropriate time. I agree, as Ecclesiastes 3:4 says, there is "a time to weep and a time to laugh." Believe it or not, Jesus used humour while he related with others. He told people to cut off their arms and legs if these body parts were causing them to sin (See Matthew 5:30). King Solomon considered humour as a medicine (Proverbs 17:22).
If you are looking for a joke book and endless laughter listening to this book, then I think you will be disappointed. It does contain some jokes and wit; however, I believe the main focus of this book is how to incorporate humour, fun, smiles and funny moments into your life now and as we grow old. She says, "You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing." She gives tips on how to focus on the lighter side of life, especially, as we relate to children, sick people and the aging. For example, when relating to an aging person, instead of only asking, "How are you feeling?" You could ask them "What was the funniest moment you had in your life?" or "What was the first car you owned?" This helps them to focus from any aches and pains they may have to humourous and pleasurable moments in their life.
Helps one to take humour seriously.
December 15, 2023
Koselig, men kunne vært mer nyttig.
December 22, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Healthcare institutions need a “humor room” of laughter and joy.
1. Healthcare institutions need a “humor room” of laughter and joy.
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