Post Date December, 03 2023
Humor is the art of healthy living: humor is everywhere and always present in life, and the problem lies in how you capture and search for it. George Bernard Shaw, the British writer, has a brilliant metaphor: "Humor is like a spring on a carriage. Without it, every pebble on the road of life will make you feel uncomfortable." Humor is an advanced art of conversation. A mature person often knows how to use appropriate humor in appropriate occasions, turn over some difficult scenes, and ease conflicts in humor. For example, one day, the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was discussing academic issues with a group of students when his irritable wife suddenly rushed in and cursed uncontrollably. Then, he picked up a wooden bucket filled with water and suddenly poured it over, wetting Socrates all over. The students thought the teacher would be furious, but to their surprise, he just smiled and jokingly said, "I know, after the thunder, it will definitely rain." Everyone laughed heartily when they heard this, and Socrates' wife withdrew with embarrassment. In daily life, the vast majority of people inevitably experience unhappiness with family or colleagues. In such times, if we can be like Socrates, we can often turn tension into relaxation, maintain mutual assistance, friendship, and equal and coordinated interpersonal relationships.
Humor is the source and symbol of health: medical research shows that there is a "happy center" in the cerebral cortex of human beings. When it is excited by appropriate stimulation, it can cause a series of biochemical reactions in the human body, regulate the central nervous system, improve blood circulation, and promote immune function. Humor is the best stimulator. Therefore, scientists vividly compare humor to "psychological massage". Humor not only regulates psychological balance, but also delays aging. If a person wants to live a happy, healthy, and long life, it's better to have more humor. Of course, not all people can learn humor. Only those who love life, have a broad mind, and are optimistic and open-minded can have humor. A person who is worried, sad, and pessimistic will not have a sense of humor.
Humor means interesting or ridiculous and meaningful. Humor can eliminate tension and anxiety in our lives, reduce stress, lubricate interpersonal relationships, help us overcome embarrassment and difficulties, enhance confidence, and thus promote human health. Therefore, humor is the "catalyst" for health.
Humor is a healthy "medicine": Humor is always linked to laughter. Laughter not only makes people feel happy and uplifted, but also eliminates worries and stabilizes emotions. Physiologists have found through research that laughter can make the brain secrete a happy substance - enkephalin, which can make people feel happy, regulate neural function, increase vital capacity, promote blood circulation, improve heart and lung function, and accelerate systemic metabolism. Humor can also activate brain cells in a suppressed state, expand blood vessels, effectively improve the blood and oxygen supply function of the brain, and enhance the vitality of brain cells. Therefore, humor is often applied to medical practice, for example, some foreign doctors often care about patients with depression to read more humorous novels and comics, or to undergo "laughter therapy" once a day. Laughing is not only a response to good emotions, but also a manifestation of mental health. The ancients have a saying: 'Seek happiness for longevity'. Those who can laugh are healthy, while those who can enjoy life live a long life. There are also many examples of humor therapy in China. During the Qing Dynasty, a governor of the Eight Prefectures suffered from mental depression and failed to cure it for a long time. Later, he was introduced to the famous doctor Zhao Haixian in Xinghua County, Yangzhou Prefecture for treatment. After Dr. Zhao felt his pulse, he remained silent. The inspector repeatedly asked, and Zhao slowly replied, "In my opinion, the illness of the inspector is due to irregular menstruation." After listening, the inspector couldn't help but burst into laughter, saying, "Quack doctor, quack doctor," and then walked away. Afterwards, the governor laughed and mocked everyone when they talked about this matter. In the midst of hearty laughter, his illness healed without any cure. When he woke up and thanked Dr. Zhao, Dr. Zhao explained to him the principle of treating diseases with leniency without medicine. It can be seen that humor is a good medicine for health.
Humor is a beautiful and healthy quality: humor is often a manifestation of knowledge, cultivation, and an elegant demeanor. Humor is loved by everyone because it brings joy and happiness to people; Humor is something that everyone yearns for, because it can make people have extraordinary temperament and unique charm. Many famous people in the world have a sense of humor. Deng Xiaoping once said to people, "I am not afraid of the sky falling, because there are tall people standing against it." Chen Yi is also a master of humor, always witty when speaking. Even in times of war and adversity, he is still optimistic and humorous in writing immortal poems such as "Three Chapters of Meiling". Humor comes from a good mindset and optimistic personality, and a person with a sense of humor is more likely to gain trust and affection in their interactions with others. German writer Brahl said, "What makes people laugh is comical; what makes people think before they laugh is humor." A person with a sense of humor can discover certain "dramatic factors" in their own unfavorable situations, thereby achieving psychological balance. No wonder some scientists vividly compare humor to a physical and mental antidote that strengthens the body and regulates emotions, making it the most loyal and cost-effective personal healthcare doctor. Learning humor can alleviate psychological frustration and be beneficial for inner peace. Humor is a way of protecting oneself and a good way of cultivation.
