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

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.

It is still not clear from this study how laughter can directly help the heart but other studies have shown that laughter is beneficial for every system in the body.

The lesson adults can learn here is that the world is filled with things for our enjoyment.

When you do find humor in trying times, one of the first and most important changes you experience is that you see your perplexing problems in a new way - you suddenly have a new perspective on them.

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.

Kids can amuse themselves with almost anything.