You’ve Got to Laugh: Why a Sense of Humor Helps in Dark Times

I learned why a sense of humor helps in dark times during the death and dying course during my coaching program.

Our professor invited several parents whose children died to speak to our class. 

All of them shared how the one thing that got them through the grieving process was remembering funny events when their children were healthy.

Knowing that the role of humor during dark times had a huge impact on my life when my parents passed away.

I didn’t wear black to their funerals. Additionally, I did what I could to remember the fun times that I shared with my parents. It took a while to get the horrendous thoughts about their illness out of my mind. Once that happened, I was able to concentrate on all the good times that we shared.

Of course, it takes time to grieve for all of us. Humor helped me heal.

Mark Twain is one of my go-to authors when I need to unwind after work. 

His words make me smile and it actually stomps out my stress.

• What about you?
• Does humor help you during dark times?
• How does this post resonate with you?
• Let’s celebrate humor as much as we can!

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