Humor your troubles
- Cookie: Dandy, chickens are so cool.
- Dandy: Really? Why?
- Cookie: Every time they fart we get an egg! Ha ha ha…
- Dandy: Ha ha ha!
Sometimes I think kids just need an excuse to come up with fart jokes. And they laugh way more than we do!
Did you know that children laugh an average of 300 times a day, while adults only manage about 15-20? No wonder we have more digestive issues than they do—just saying. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some research out there linking laughter to gut bacteria. Ha!
As adults, we get buried under stress, work, and life’s endless to-do lists, and we often forget to find humor in the little things. But kids? Everything—from a chicken’s fart to a joke they’ve repeated ten times in a row—can send them into fits of laughter. Maybe we could take a page from their book and make it a point to find at least one good joke every day.
Zen masters seemed to have figured this out long ago. They often use humor, paradox, and playful teachings to guide their students to deeper understanding. Their lessons aren’t always serious—humor is at the heart of their wisdom. They know life can be pretty absurd, and instead of stressing over it, they laugh, reminding us to do the same.
I was going to share a funny Zen story with you, but instead, I found a picture… that told a dad joke…. About a monk….
Picture credit to respective owners on the internet.
And it made me realize something—we have DAD jokes! Plenty of Dad Jokes to get through the day…
Check this out from Reddit…”I got in touch with my inner self today. I’m never using cheap toilet paper again.”
Meanwhile here is what the toilet paper said to his peeps…
Picture Credit: Humor Side
Mindful Exercise: The Humor Lens
Next time you’re feeling stressed or frustrated, try shifting your perspective. Ask yourself, “What would I find funny about this if I were a child?” Seeing things through a playful lens can loosen the grip of seriousness and bring a little lightness to your day.
Life doesn’t have to be so serious. When in doubt, find a dad joke. Let humor lighten your heart!