| Why Would I Laugh at Cancer? |
| Sounds like an honest enough question, doesn't it? The short answer: Terrorism. If you don't laugh at cancer, the terrorists win. Huh ??? Hang on, before you write me off as some sort of deranged, paint-sniffing lunatic, let me attempt to elaborate: When I say terrorists, I'm not talking about those blood-thirsty radical extremists with a penchant for blowing stuff, as well as themselves, up...no, I'm talking about those mischievous little cancer cells which have attempted to hijack your body. Much like their real world counterparts, cancer thrives on fear and uncertainty. When you take all the dread and incertitude away, cancer loses much of its power and influence inside the microcosm that is your body. Lastly, and most importantly, cancer (similar to a terrorist) hates to be laughed at, to be denied the respect and recognition of a dangerous and worthy adversary. A wiser man than I once said, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." If cancer detests the joyous sounds of laughter and the positive emotions they accompany, then you can be sure that laughter will be a formidable ally in your battle against cancer. That should be reason enough to laugh it up at cancer's expense. For those of you who would like to further explore the connection between laughter and healing (in medical terminology: humor therapy), follow the links below to read several articles and testimonials as to the scientific and medical merits of laughter. |
| Links: Our Take on the Medical Merits of Humor and Laughter Humor Therapy as defined by the American Cancer Society A Psychologist's Perspective on Humor and Healing |
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