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Cultivating a sense of humor lightens the heart from "summary" of The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,Howard C. Cutler
When faced with life's challenges and difficulties, cultivating a sense of humor can serve as a powerful tool to help us navigate through tough times. The ability to find humor in even the most serious or stressful situations can help us maintain a sense of perspective and lightness, even when things seem overwhelming. This is not to say that we should dismiss or trivialize our problems, but rather to approach them with a sense of lightness and playfulness that can help us cope more effectively. Humor has a unique way of diffusing tension and bringing people together. When we can laugh at ourselves and our circumstances, it can help us connect with others on a dee...Similar Posts
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