大笑瑜伽寫作課-樂圖篇

  07. Argument Laughter (爭論時大笑!) 07. Argument Laughter Yoga class notes: 40 Foundation Exercises, point 7: "Argument Laughter" At first, "pointing and arguing laughter" sounded strange.  Imagine arguing with someone while laughing? It seemed contradictory and difficult. I don't usually like arguments, let alone laughing during them.  The idea of pointing at each other, playfully teasing, and even "competing" in laughter felt awkward. But I decided to try it. I asked a friend to practice with me.  Initially, it was awkward. We pointed at each other, trying to act like we were arguing, but couldn't laugh. It felt like acting, not genuine laughter. We tried relaxing our bodies, imagining funny things, and slowly, we started to laugh, genuinely. It wasn't a loud, boisterous laugh, but a lighthearted, playful one. While I'm still not comfortable laughing during a real argument, this exercise taught me that even when disagreeing, I can choose a l...

  06. Just Laughing! (就是笑!) 06. Just Laughing Yoga class notes: 40 Foundation Exercises, point 6: "Just Laughing ! " In a Laughter Yoga class, I learned different ways to laugh, one of which was ""Just Laugh!"" At first, the instructor told us to laugh for no reason, like silly fools. I thought, ""This is weird! I can't just laugh without a reason!"" However, as the instructor guided us to make exaggerated faces and movements, accompanied by laughter, I found myself actually laughing. At first, it was forced, a little awkward and unnatural. But gradually, my laughter became more natural and relaxed. It was an inexplicable kind of laughter, not because something funny happened, but a pure joy that welled up from inside. My husband thought I was strange at first, and I felt a little embarrassed. But gradually, he got used to it, and I didn't feel awkward at all. Why did I laugh? "I don't know, I just laughed." This c...

05. Credit Card Bill Laughter Yoga class notes: 40 Foundation Exercises, point 5: "Credit Card Bill Laughter." I'm usually pretty good with money. I don't often get a huge shock from a bill. But I did have one experience like that. One Sunday morning, my husband and I were having breakfast at a fast-food place, enjoying our time together. Then I got a text message showing thousands of dollars in charges on my credit card. I couldn't believe my eyes! I called the bank, but no one answered for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, I kept getting more text messages – someone was using my card! I was so shocked! I felt angry, helpless, and completely blank. Finally, I reached someone at the bank. Reporting the theft was a long and difficult process. The bank said it would take sixty days to confirm the charges were fraudulent! Sixty days to clear my name! Thinking back, I went from angry and worried to helpless and just… laughing about it. Life throws surprises at us. But we can cho...