The Life That Is Mine

This past Sunday my friend Pleasant took me to a comedy show at the Improv. I have been to these before but this time, for the first time, I knew of and loved the comedian who was headlining. D.L. Hughley. I have always been a fan but after the show - I officially love him. He was hysterical and brilliant as he improvised a good portion of the show using people in the audience. Leaving the Improv, I realized just how important laughter is. I had had a crummy-ish week and the non-stop, cheek hurting laughter during the 2 hours show improved my mental, emotional and physical feeling. Still smiling and remembering the jokes that he made...taking turns recalling the best ones with Pleasant...and pathetically attempting to repeat them...I didn't even notice the bitter cold, snowy walk back to the car. (except for when I tripped/slid and almost bit it)
Sometimes we need to take a minute to put our worries on the back burner and enjoy life...laugh...laugh so hard that you cry...laugh so hard that your cheeks are numb the rest of the night...laugh so hard that your ribs are literally sore the next day. Laughter truly is the best medicine. I thank D.L. Hughley for bringing a dose of uncontrollable laughter into my life on Sunday and for allowing me to begin my week with a breath of fresh air.