“Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.” — Mark Twain
I’m a firm believer in humor and finding joy in little things. Life is just so much easier when you can laugh at yourself or life’s absurdities. That’s also true for work and writing stories.
I always try to bring humor to my stories, even when I venture into darker territories. I also appreciate reading about humor and laughter between characters in books. It helps me to relate more to the characters. It takes a lot of inner strength to laugh at yourself and not take criticism or your imperfections too seriously. It certainly will help you as an author when the not-so-friendly reviews start coming in.
I know life can get cloudy and harsh sometimes, but that’s when we have to hold onto our lighter side even more. Research shows that laughter enhances oxygen intake, stimulates your organs and muscles, and increases the endorphins your brain releases. It’s the best medicine for stress and anxiety and has been proven to alleviate pain. It, for sure, makes life so much better.
You don’t even have to look that hard to find something to laugh about. There’s humor in cartoons, memes, jokes, sitcoms, books, comedies, pets doing silly things, quirky friends, and amusing mishaps. It’s all around us. All we have to do is take a moment and appreciate it. And, most importantly, laugh about it. What do you have to lose? Laughter, after all, is one of life’s greatest gifts.
C.M. Rachels 