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A Quote by Robert Fulghum on he who laughs lasts, unquenchable laughter, immobilization, and laughter

To get through this life and see it realistically poses a problem.  There is a dark, evil, hopeless side to life that includes suffering, death, and ultimate oblivion as our earth falls into a dying sun.  Nothing really matters. 
On the other hand, the best side of our humanity finds us determined to make life as meaningful as possible NOW; to defy our fate.  Everything matters.  Everything. 
It is easy to become immobilized between these two points of view - to see them both so clearly that one cannot decide what to be or do.
Laughter is what gives me forward motion at such intersections. We are the only creatures that both laugh and weep.  I think it's because we are the only creatures that see the difference between the way things are and the way they might be.  Tears bring relief.  Laughter brings release. Some years ago I came across a phrase in Greek - asbestos gelos - unquenchable laughter.  I traced it to Homer's Iliad, where it was used to descibe the laughter of the gods.  That's my kind of laughter.  And he who laughs, lasts.

Robert Fulghum : US author, Unitarian clergyman; wrote essay collections
Robert Fulghum (1937 - )
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Pete Middleton : Kronos
9 months later
Pete Middleton said

“And he who laughs, lasts.”…………………………………………… needs to speed up, and start earlier and quicker. Ok now lets practice; after one; Aaaannd - oh ho, ho ho, ho ho he,  aha, ha ha, haha he, higgle dee piggle dee giggly old me, dont make me laugh cos I'll pee on my knee!

Merry Mary : Quite Contrary
about 1 year later
Merry Mary said

as a laughter lover and leader, an actual certified laughter leader who actually earns money leading laughter yoga classes, how could i resist adding a laughter link?

laughteryoga.org

This is the international site, not a personal plug for me at all. it is a fun site to browse around, watch soem laughter videos, check it out adn enjoy some laughs!

love and laughter,
mary

Merry Mary : Quite Contrary
about 1 year later
Merry Mary said

for pete's sake, let it rip, pete!
ho ho ha ha ha!

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