What a Gift you Type 1's are!

Regardless of what your current experience may be, EVERYONE can benefit from a little more Type 1 movement in their life! I have the gift of having all of my children & husband either created with a dominant Type 1 expression or it being a strong secondary for them. And although it can be a bit overwhelming for me at times, the majority of the time, we laugh. And we laugh ALOT!

What a gift to any human being! Here is just some of an article on laughter, that I love, by Carolyn Cooper, the creator of "Calyco Healing".

(This is from her newsletter for this month. You can visit her newsletter archive for the rest of this article & for more to beautifully support you!)

"We've all been there. Maybe sitting in a restaurant, an office waiting room, or shopping at the grocery store and you hear someone laughing heartily or uncontrollably giggling. It's hard to not smile and maybe even (depending on how great the laugh is) begin giggling yourself. Laughter is contagious--just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in on the fun. Laughter is so good for us in so many ways.....

Increases Joy in Relationships

When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment. Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. Humor is a powerful and effective way to heal resentments and hurts and it unites people during difficult times. Humor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connection. I always love to see a couple that has been together for years, and they still laugh at each other's semi-humorous comments. That speaks volumes about their relationship. Mutual laughter and play are an essential component of strong, healthy relationships. By making a conscious effort to incorporate more humor and play into your daily interactions, you can improve the quality of your love relationships-- as well as your connections with co-workers, family members, and friends.....

Benefits your Physical Health

In addition, laughter triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Did you know a good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after? Laughter also decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. It triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Laughter protects the heart by improving the function of blood vessels and increasing blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.....

Emotionally

Humor helps you be more spontaneous by getting you out of your head and away from your troubles. It helps you let go of defensiveness, by helping you forget judgments, criticisms, and doubts. Laughter also helps to release unhealthy inhibitions. It brings you to a place where you can set aside your fear of holding back.

(I love this....) Laughter is a natural part of life that is innate and inborn. Infants begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. Sometimes we as adults get so busy with the 'important' things on our to do list, we neglect the levity that is so much needed in our lives. So how do we add more light and laughter into our lives? Even if you did not grow up in a household where laughter was a common sound, or if you did and you've forgotten how important that is, you can learn to laugh at any stage of life.

Here are some ways to start: (Here are just a couple of what Carolyn lists....)

• Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter. Like laughter, it's contagious. Pioneers in "laugh therapy" find it's possible to laugh without even experiencing a funny event. The same holds for smiling. When you look at someone or see something even mildly pleasing, practice smiling.
  
• Count your blessings. Literally make a list. The simple act of considering the good things in your life will distance you from negative thoughts that are a barrier to humor and laughter. When in a state of sadness, we have further to travel to get to humor and laughter.
• (And to the point of my post.....) Spend time with fun, playful people. These are people who laugh easily-both at themselves and at life's absurdities-and who routinely find the humor in everyday events. Their playful point of view and laughter are contagious.

Anyone can join the laughter movement........( I especially love this next quote from her...so very true!) ....Laughter is feeling deeply which allows us to live fully.

Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.....

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh."

Written by Carolyn Cooper, Energy Intuitive www.CarolynCooper.com or www.TaiChiFlow.com © Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.

What a Gift to have this movement & expression in our lives!!! Laugh with them. Celebrate & enjoy their spunk. It will do you both alot of good. Have fun!