The Prescription of Laughter

We’ve all heard the phrase, “laughter is the best medicine.” It may sound cliché, but science backs it up. Laughter lowers stress hormones, boosts our immune system, and even improves blood flow. In other words, laughter isn’t just good for your soul, it’s good for your body.

But beyond biology, laughter is a healer of the heart. I’ve sat in hospital waiting rooms where a well-timed joke brought much-needed relief. I’ve watched grief soften when a funny memory reminded me that joy still lived beside sorrow. Pain may be unavoidable, but laughter is proof that pain doesn’t get the final word.

Wounds come in many forms: physical, emotional, and relational. Laughter stitches them with threads of hope.

It doesn’t erase the scar, but it helps the scar carry less sting. I think back on the most challenging moments of my life, and there was at least one laugh that broke through the darkness.

I do not underestimate the simple giggle or the loud belly laugh. They may look small, but they carry power. When I want to help heal someone, including myself, I try to share laughter. It may not cure everything, but it sure makes the journey lighter.

“Scars may last, but laughter makes them easier to carry.”

Watch for the blind spots.

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