Laughter is the social connector that humans rely upon to bond together, stay sane, and become the best person each can be [see photo].
The bond of laughter is most commonly displayed by women. Women make each other laugh. They make each other laughter through their use of words, images, gestures, and multiple facial triggers. Get a group of women together in a social setting and the common experience is that they are all laughing. They are not laughing at jokes; although those might start a chain of laughter. They are not laughing at each other; although teasing one another is common. It is more common to see women laughing with each other. It is almost as if they have an invisible sense of the absurd that strikes them crossing the road, in a bus, on ferry, in a pub or wherever she might be. This breeds an urgent individual need share this feeling with one, or more, of her fraternal sisters.
When asked the direct question about what a women is looking for in a mate the answer will often be - "he must have a good sense of humour". If this subject matter is pursued a little further however the enquirer might discover that this statement means something different to what it implies. What it means is that "he must be able to laugh".
Laughter can help each of us, female or male, to stay sane. It gives us the sudden release of energy we need to douse the flames of "cognitive dissonance". Comedians are in the business of making us laugh, and so, the very best jesters present us with material that points to absurdities they know we see or experience each and every day. Absurdity knows no bounds and so people are prone to find laughter in many different situations. And if we can learn to "giggle" at the trivial events in our lives then we can surely learn to laugh at the big issues that dominate politics, prayers, protests, and self identity. If you laugh you give yourself the freedom to be yourself. If you suppress a laugh you become a hollow shell.
To become the best person you can be - perhaps - all you need do is to laugh. Laugh at yourself. Laugh at your current circumstance. Laugh at the absurdity in the messaging which those invisible "others" demand you consume. Laugh at the "group think" that has invaded your world. Laugh at the cult members who seek to dominate your life. Laugh at the fact that you need more people around you who are laughing at all times both day or night.
Richard.
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