It's that special time for Beaching and Barbques we all love. Some of us will be clamming, some walking the beaches wondering when the Gulf Oil spill will reach our favorite beach. Some will wonder why Crystal didn't win on American Idol; was it because most American's have never seen a mom who sounds like Janis Joplin with Dredlocks? I predicted the ending on American Idol but I know who is the more talented of the two and so do most of the polls out there. I'm spending time with my parents this weekend, who are in their 80s. It's a challenging time for them as they keep taking turns falling down and using the family walker. We laugh about this much more than most families because it is out way of coping with challenges.
How do you cope with your challenges?
Some people use laughter to distract them from feeling the sadness underneath; but I truly believe that laughter helps us get to our inner strength to survive any calamity. So whether it's a change of job, a personal illness, or your Vegas bet for Crystal winning didn't pan out- I hope you find it in your heart to laugh this weekend. Laughter is just as cleansing for the soul as crying, much healthier than drinking alcohol, and similar to a good massage because it's internally massaging your organs and shifting the perspective in your brain! Now go put on some SPF 30-50 and enjoy your weekend!