There are no language barriers when you are smiling.
Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles.
Zen teaches that once we can open up to the inevitability of our demise, we can begin to transform that situation and lighten up about it.
Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer.
Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on with our life after a loss.
The lesson adults can learn here is that the world is filled with things for our enjoyment.