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

Humor does not diminish the pain - it makes the space around it get bigger.

I contend that not only can you laugh at adversity, but it is essential to do so if you are to deal with setbacks without defeat.

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.

Humor can alter any situation and help us cope at the very instant we are laughing.

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.

Children remind us to treasure the smallest of gifts, even in the most difficult times.