I underestimated the healing power of laughter until I went through a period when it seemed every aspect of my life was being swept away by hurricane force winds. I had great difficulty functioning and taking care of the most simple tasks during this time but noticed that if something made me laugh even the tiniest bit, it was like a little piece of me mended. I began to seek out things, anything that made me smile or laugh as it seemed to be the only thing that helped.
It was around this same time that I started Princess Sassy Pants quite by accident. I couldn’t take care of myself in so many ways at the time but found great solace while creating the often silly images, and I could quite literally feel myself healing.
Many things have changed since then but I still look for any opportunity to laugh and to be silly–and laughing at myself is often my best material. I used to become upset when something happened that might be a little (or a lot) embarrassing, for example. But now I get excited knowing that I’ll have a story and a memory that will make me laugh for years to come! Now if there were only a way to cover them in chocolate. xo
Chocolate helps but I’ve learned how my dog can make me laugh too. And when I’m out shopping, seeing a baby or little kids lift me up.
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Looking back over my life, the worst of times catapulted me to the better/best of times and the largest opportunity for growth. For you… it looks like the worst of times created Princess Sassy Pants for the best in you, too.
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Thanks for reminding us that laughter is healing and of course chocolate is the best.
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I Love This Post & The Story Behind It. Many Days I Feel The Same Way. But Your Posts Make Me Smile, Laugh, Cry And/Or Inspire Me….Many Days All At The Same Time. Thank You So Very Much For What You Do. Sending Love, Hugs & Prayers. Wishing You A Blessed Day. 💖
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Yes chocolate and laughter do go together…
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Chocolate helps so many things, even my waist size to change. Lol
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I totally understand, I too went through Irma and still have issues with insurance and getting life back to normal. Laughter helps, we did our survivor picture after experiencing the eye wall.
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