In looking for humor, keep in mind this guideline: Sometimes it takes a little time to see the humor in your upsets; you may not find something to laugh about immediately.

Humor can help you cope with the unbearable so that you can stay on the bright side of things until the bright side actually comes along.

A little perspective, like a little humor, goes a long way.

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.

To a child, often the box a toy came in is more appealing than the toy itself.

Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on with our life after a loss.

The hardest thing you can do is smile when you are ill, in pain, or depressed. But this no-cost remedy is a necessary first half-step if you are to start on the road to recovery.