Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial.

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.

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.

Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles.

The studies indicate that focusing our attention on someone else, takes our mind off of our own problems. We stay healthier and thereby live longer.

Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer.

Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial.