There is always something to chuckle about. Sometimes we see it. Sometimes … we don't. Still, the world is filled with humor. It is there when we are happy and it is there to cheer us up when we are not.

Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.

When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits.

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

When times get tough, at some point, people instinctively know they need to lighten up in order to get through it.

And, unlike the earlier bombing on the World Trade Center, a major landmark and symbol of the strength of the financial world was, not just damaged but, totally destroyed.

It has been said that 80% of what people learn is visual.