Laughter is used to express fun and happiness and it is very essential in life but it is not just laughing that is the core of the matter, it is the heart or the spirit of the laughter, the mood and the attitude. When it is disposed to laugh at the incongruous and the contradictions that life experiences, then renewal of life is enhanced.
The person that laughs will not be offended even when ingratitude, quick temper and possessiveness manifest in life and will always find a reason to still be happy and gallantly throw his gauntlet at the vicissitudes of life and wait on others to understand and to be infected by the laughter. A sincere laughter is contagious and never goes solitary.
It is quite unfortunate that in our society today, many people have forgotten how to laugh. You can hardly see anyone indulge in that kind of laughter that makes one break teacups and tumblers as legs and hands are spread in carefree and careless abandon out of joy and contentment in this our present extremely busy society. That laughter that makes tears of joy flow out and keep the faces ever smooth, fresh and young has given way to raw and sad faces which anger and sadness are daily wrinkling. Some can at best afford only some dry wan and ashy smiles that disappear as soon as they show.
Laughter does not necessary have to come from jokes, comedy and comedians and ridiculous events. That type of laughter can only be temporal. The type of laughter that lasts is the one that innately regards life as a joke and sees the funny aspects of whatever that is done to us or we do and then evokes that careless abandon laughter that comes from within.
That laughter, has indeed become a luxury in a society that is madly in need of laughter but is too busy to do the things that will put it on their faces. Clergymen pastor churches where everybody wears a serious and pious frown because they think that laughing with their congregation will portray less of their anointing. A society where a General Manager will refuse to laugh with the members of his staff because he thinks it will lessen his dignity, a father would not dare share jokes with the members of his family so he wouldn’t be too familiar with his wife and too close to his children and a society where no one is ready to share a smile with the next person on the street, because of the fear that over familiarity breeds contempt.
Laugh at the world around you, especially when the need arises and even when it hurts.
I know a man who laughs and makes sure that those around him are genuinely infected; Mr Leo Ewuzie, you are celebrated.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hanging Out In Blogsville
Emeka Amakeze: Alright people, before we commence, do sit back, relax and enjoy this football match.
NollywoodForever: Come on Emeka! We didn’t come here to watch a football match. If we must while away a little time, it must be a quality time with some good Nollywood films.
Shalewa: I really don’t understand this craze for football.
Queen Of My Castle: What’s wrong with football guys? It’s one of my passions.
NikkiSab: What about some music? I love music. And what about giving ourselves a treat with some quality food?
Darius T. Williams: Did i hear someone say food? I’m going to the kitchen and i’m gonna throw some exotic things together and i’m making it a buffet.
Temite: Don’t even think about it Darius if you are not going to make some Nigerian dishes.
Afronuts: Whatever you guys are doing, just make sure you do it right.
Vera Ezimora: Is anybody here the result of a broken condom?
Tommeh: Can you rephrase that question please?
L G: Vera! No be small thing o.
Super Woman: It’s only gossip. Well, with a side order of sarcasm.
Buttercup: I’m not from a broken condom but i’m different.
Biodun Kosumu: How can you ask such a question Vera? Was that how you were nurtured as a child in Russia?
Bumight: Can’t we just have a good conversation here and get to know each other better?
N.i.m.m.o: Wise or otherwise?
Jaycee: Like talking about my metamorphosis in my journey as a child of God?
Vera Ikeji: I’m with Jaycee. My strict catholic home upbringing agrees with what he’s just said.
AlooFar: Jaycee’s journey? I hope he has a map for all that Gulliver like metamorphosis?
Exschoolnerd: Please, please people! I came here to find some happiness and that is exactly what i intend to do before i’m misunderstood as being too complicated.
Fantasy Queen: While Darius T is still at it, can someone please serve the coffee and oreos?
Original Mgbeke: I’ve watched you guys enough! Can we talk about shoes please?
OluwaDee: Oh my God! Please Lord, give me the strength to face this.
Miss Definitely May Be: This place is definitely turning into a melting pot of crazy friends and i would be pathetic if i were your mummy.
Undacovasista: I’m not a crazy friend. I am just me and i’m learning to love and accept me for who i am. No apologies to anyone.
Ilochi Olisaemeka: As a gentleman, i accept the right of originality of everyone to be what they want to be; a critic, activist, anything.
DsCr?Be: In that case, i am peculiar!
For The Love Of Me: And i want to live life to the fullest.
Afrobabe: I hunger for something i cannot grasp.
Princesa: I’m intelligent, attractive, lovely, homely, talented…
Ostar Amakking Jnr: This is too much! Jesus! Let my eyes be shut from darkness and my mind led into light.
Nwa Chi: Can all the children of God here shout Amen!
Deola: It’s going to be more than that because i’m going to make sure that God gets all that’s going to transpire here in writing.
Shona Vixen: Well, i still have to be classy and confident here and of course, i am sensual.
Ms Catwalq: And i’m romantic; complete and unabridged.
Nonso Okafor: Am i the only student here? By the way, did i tell you guys that i am extremely handsome?
SolomonSydelle: I’m being enlightened here because i’m absorbing all the knowledge and information i can here.
Sexxy Luv: Let me just keep things private for now guys because i don’t know which of my faces i’m gonna have to show.
Standtall: I have one to show you all and that’s the bomb that i am.
Ababoypart2: Your voices sure don’t sound 80s and i am getting bored.
Yankeenaijababe: I’m not going to be left out here. Listen up people! I am that pretty Nigerian girl, very easy going, loves listening and reading…
Salem: Excuse me Yankeenaijababe, i have a proposal to make here. Aphrodite, can i love you and read you poems?
Aphrodite: No way! I’m only searching for someone to take a ride in the clouds with.
Emeka Amakeze: Attention please! Before Darius T comes in with some of those mouth watering dishes, i want to make a toast to the only girl with a glass on blogsville. TOSHARENELLE!
NB
Just a way to say thank you to you all for coming to my blog and for making me a part of you.
NollywoodForever: Come on Emeka! We didn’t come here to watch a football match. If we must while away a little time, it must be a quality time with some good Nollywood films.
Shalewa: I really don’t understand this craze for football.
Queen Of My Castle: What’s wrong with football guys? It’s one of my passions.
NikkiSab: What about some music? I love music. And what about giving ourselves a treat with some quality food?
Darius T. Williams: Did i hear someone say food? I’m going to the kitchen and i’m gonna throw some exotic things together and i’m making it a buffet.
Temite: Don’t even think about it Darius if you are not going to make some Nigerian dishes.
Afronuts: Whatever you guys are doing, just make sure you do it right.
Vera Ezimora: Is anybody here the result of a broken condom?
Tommeh: Can you rephrase that question please?
L G: Vera! No be small thing o.
Super Woman: It’s only gossip. Well, with a side order of sarcasm.
Buttercup: I’m not from a broken condom but i’m different.
Biodun Kosumu: How can you ask such a question Vera? Was that how you were nurtured as a child in Russia?
Bumight: Can’t we just have a good conversation here and get to know each other better?
N.i.m.m.o: Wise or otherwise?
Jaycee: Like talking about my metamorphosis in my journey as a child of God?
Vera Ikeji: I’m with Jaycee. My strict catholic home upbringing agrees with what he’s just said.
AlooFar: Jaycee’s journey? I hope he has a map for all that Gulliver like metamorphosis?
Exschoolnerd: Please, please people! I came here to find some happiness and that is exactly what i intend to do before i’m misunderstood as being too complicated.
Fantasy Queen: While Darius T is still at it, can someone please serve the coffee and oreos?
Original Mgbeke: I’ve watched you guys enough! Can we talk about shoes please?
OluwaDee: Oh my God! Please Lord, give me the strength to face this.
Miss Definitely May Be: This place is definitely turning into a melting pot of crazy friends and i would be pathetic if i were your mummy.
Undacovasista: I’m not a crazy friend. I am just me and i’m learning to love and accept me for who i am. No apologies to anyone.
Ilochi Olisaemeka: As a gentleman, i accept the right of originality of everyone to be what they want to be; a critic, activist, anything.
DsCr?Be: In that case, i am peculiar!
For The Love Of Me: And i want to live life to the fullest.
Afrobabe: I hunger for something i cannot grasp.
Princesa: I’m intelligent, attractive, lovely, homely, talented…
Ostar Amakking Jnr: This is too much! Jesus! Let my eyes be shut from darkness and my mind led into light.
Nwa Chi: Can all the children of God here shout Amen!
Deola: It’s going to be more than that because i’m going to make sure that God gets all that’s going to transpire here in writing.
Shona Vixen: Well, i still have to be classy and confident here and of course, i am sensual.
Ms Catwalq: And i’m romantic; complete and unabridged.
Nonso Okafor: Am i the only student here? By the way, did i tell you guys that i am extremely handsome?
SolomonSydelle: I’m being enlightened here because i’m absorbing all the knowledge and information i can here.
Sexxy Luv: Let me just keep things private for now guys because i don’t know which of my faces i’m gonna have to show.
Standtall: I have one to show you all and that’s the bomb that i am.
Ababoypart2: Your voices sure don’t sound 80s and i am getting bored.
Yankeenaijababe: I’m not going to be left out here. Listen up people! I am that pretty Nigerian girl, very easy going, loves listening and reading…
Salem: Excuse me Yankeenaijababe, i have a proposal to make here. Aphrodite, can i love you and read you poems?
Aphrodite: No way! I’m only searching for someone to take a ride in the clouds with.
Emeka Amakeze: Attention please! Before Darius T comes in with some of those mouth watering dishes, i want to make a toast to the only girl with a glass on blogsville. TOSHARENELLE!
NB
Just a way to say thank you to you all for coming to my blog and for making me a part of you.
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