Today's Gift for Families - May 2014

[MajestyJo]

Thursday, May 22, 2014

You are reading from the book Today's Gift

If it's sanity you're after, there's no recipe like laughter.
—Henry Rutherford Elliot

A smile is the earliest form of communication. A human infant smiles in the first few weeks of life. As the child grows, it learns how to turn the smile into a laugh - a joyous response reflecting pleasure.

A sense of humor, a feeling of fun, and an ability to laugh are all signs of emotional maturity. Healthy laughter frees us; it is the sunshine that makes life's shadows interesting. When we develop the ability to see the humor in a situation, we gain the ability to handle it.

We were born with smiles. They are as much a part of us as our teeth and hair. Polished and cared for, our smiles can grow into a sense of humor that will help us through the painful times.

How can I turn troubles into smiles today?

I had to learn to laugh at myself and look at my actions and decisions I took to get me to where I am in today. Most times I am my own worst enemy.