From the book,
"Healing Your Grieving Soul,
100 Spiritual Practices For Mourners"
by Alan D. Wolfelt, PH.D.

90.
Laugh

*Humor is one of the most healing gifts of humanity. Laughter restores hope and assists us in surviving the pain of grief.

*Don't fall into the trap of thinking that laughing and having fun are somehow a betrayal of the person who died. Laughing doesn't mean you don't miss the person who died. Laughing doesn't mean you aren't in mourning.

*Sometimes it helps to think about what the person who died would want for you. Wouldn't she want you to laugh and continue to find joy in life, even in the midst of your sorrow?

*You can only embrace the pain of your loss a little at a time, in doses. In between the does, it's perfectly normal, even necessary, to love and laugh.

*Remember the fun times you shared with the person who died. Remember his sense of humor. Remember his grin and the sound of his laughter.

*I've hear it said that laughter is a form of internal jogging. Not only is it enjoyable, it's good for you. Studies show that smiling, laughing, and feeling good enhance you immune system and make you healthier, if you act happy, you may even begin to feel some happiness in your life again.