World Laughter Day 2023: Laughter is arguably one of the most pleasurable and equally beneficial functions of our brain. Laughter instantly makes you and those around you a little more beautiful and positive. And to remind the world about the importance of laughter, the first Sunday of May is celebrated as World Laughter Day. The day also marks an effort to manifest world peace and create global consciousness through laughter.
History and Significance of World Laughter Day
World Laughter Day was first celebrated in 1998 in Mumbai and was initiated by Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement. He postulates that facial movements can reflect a person’s mental state, thus encouraging people to laugh. He hypothesized that facial movements could reflect a person’s mental state. And thus, slowly the parks and grounds of the morning began to fill with the roar of laughter. And thus, with the advent of Laughter Yoga, World Laughter Day was born. It is scientifically observed that laughter lowers the cortisol levels in the brain, which subsequently has a positive effect on the body. Laughter is of utmost importance when it comes to lifting the mood or diverting a train of thought that is not going in the right direction.
world laughter day message
- “Laughter is the best medicine for a happy and healthy life… So laugh every day and laugh on World Laughter Day.”
- “Wishing you a very Happy World Laughter Day filled with healthy laughter and hilarious jokes to make a good day.”
- “If you want to be healthy and happy, all you need is a carefree laugh… Happy World Laughter Day.”
- “Make this a wonderful World Laughter Day by making everyone around you laugh and create a joyful life.”
- “The best thing about laughter is that it does not give you wrinkles but makes your face glow…. Happy World Laughter Day.”
- “World Laughter Day is a reminder that we should never miss an opportunity to laugh in order to add more years to our lives.”
- “No matter how many stresses surround us, we can always keep them away by sharing a good laugh.”
- “The most precious gift you can give someone is a happy smile…. Wish you a very Happy World Laughter Day.”
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