TO REDUCE STRESS AND TENSION

 Live with a sense of humour

     A court jester went too far one day and insulted his king, who then became so enraged that he ordered the jester to be executed. The court begged the king to have mercy on this man who had served him for so many years. The king relented only enough to give the jester a choice as to how he would like to die of old age."

     The jester's sense of humour saved his neck. We may take our cue from this. We may not necessarily confront a situation where our wit should save us from execution or death, but are all sure to face some trying moments in our lives. Here, a positive attitude and sense of humour could possibly come to our aid. We don't necessarily have to be funny to have a sense of humour; we need only to see the lighter side of things.

     It is difficult to get on with people who lack this God-given gift. They may make scenes, cut ridiculous figures and cause their own alienation in society. On the other hand, a good sense of humour can save situations. It also reduces stress and tension, helps cope with pain, wins friends, improves health and diffuses difficult states of affairs. 

     Most people won't do something because of the fear of failure or of looking silly. A tinge of humour can help overcome such reservations and inhibitions that hold us back. It is a great way of keeping ourselves happy. See things positively and add a flavour of humour into everything you experince.