Aloha!
Hello,
Beautiful soul.
Welcome to this little moment of joy,
Laughter,
And playfulness.
I am so happy you're here.
Today,
We're going to explore something.
Simple.
Something playful,
And something that belongs to all of us.
Laughter!
Have you ever noticed how wonderful it can feel to just laugh?
That beautiful moment.
When a little giggle turns into a bigger laugh.
And suddenly you find yourself smiling without even trying.
Laughter can offer a moment of connection.
It helps ease our tensions.
And sometimes.
Brightens an ordinary day.
And today?
We're going to give ourselves permission to get silly.
Goofy and explore laughing together.
Why?
Because it feels so good.
And we need this.
We deserve this.
We don't need to take ourselves so seriously.
You only need to bring a little silliness.
Fun,
And some willingness to let yourself feel a little silly.
So,
Before we begin.
.
.
Find a comfortable position.
Maybe some space where you can let out some belly laughs.
This could be in your room or in your car.
You can sit or you can stand.
Allow your shoulders to relax.
Soften your jaw.
Allow yourself to be here,
Right now,
In this moment.
Now,
Take a comfortable breath in.
Slowly breathe it out.
If laughter feels uncomfortable at any point.
You can simply smile.
Breathe normally.
Or just listen.
Take all of this silliness in.
There's no pressure to laugh.
There's no right or wrong way to participate.
Okay,
Now.
Let's begin with a simple word.
Aloha.
It's a beautiful Hawaiian greeting.
It's associated with love.
Affection,
And connection.
Today,
We're going to play with its sounds.
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Let's do this.
Let's say it together.
Aloha!
Now let's take that last sound.
Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Let's try it again.
Hello?
HMMMMM!
Ha ha ha ha!
Oh,
Beautiful soul.
Doesn't that sound funny?
Let's try one more time.
And this time,
Allow your body to join the fun.
Maybe you gently move your shoulders.
Maybe you open your arms.
Maybe you give yourself permission to be completely playful.
Are you ready?
Let's do it!
I love.
.
.
Ha ha ha ha!
AHH!
AHHHHH!
Oh,
It's so silly!
Wonderful!
And if you didn't laugh,
That's perfectly okay,
Too.
Sometimes.
The simple act of trying something playful.
That's enough.
It's okay.
Okay,
Now let's try another little exercise.
Imagine someone has just told you the silliest joke you've ever heard.
But you don't even know what the joke is.
But for some reason,
It's absolutely hilarious.
EEEE!
HA!
Uh,
Maybe your laughter sounds quiet?
Maybe it's loud?
Maybe it has a little snort.
Maybe you like to smack your leg when you laugh,
Like me.
Uhhh.
.
.
Maybe you open your mouth just big,
Like me.
Whatever it sounds like,
Whatever you do,
Let it be yours.
There's no perfect way to laugh.
Now,
Let's try something different.
Bring your hands gently together.
With each comfortable clap.
Ready?
We're gonna say.
Okay?
Ha ha ha ha!
Now,
Let's try a different one.
Oh you can clap Ho ho ho ho ho!
Oh,
Let's put them together.
Oh my goodness.
Wonderful,
Wonderful,
Beautiful soul.
Oh,
I hope you are having fun because I am.
Take a moment.
Notice how you're feeling.
Perhaps you're smiling now.
Perhaps you feel a little lighter.
Perhaps nothing has changed.
All of those experiences are welcomed.
Perhaps you feel silly,
But those are all okay.
NOW!
Gently allow the laughter to settle.
Relax your shoulders.
Take a comfortable breath.
Slowly release it.
Notice your face.
Your chest.
Your belly.
Your hand.
Notice any sensations that are present.
I want to remind you of something.
Laughter is simply one of the many ways we can invite moments of playfulness into our lives.
A little pause.
A little connection.
A little joy.
This is a beautiful gift to offer to ourselves.
If you'd like.
Gently place the hand over your heart.
And receive these affirmations.
I give myself permission.
To experience joy.
I welcome moments of playfulness into my life.
I allow myself to laugh without judgment.
My laughter is uniquely mine.
I can embrace both joy and tenderness.
I am worthy of moments that make me smile.
I welcome lightheartedness when it feels right for me.
And I give myself permission to simply be human.
Beautiful soul.
Thank you for sharing this playful experience with me today.
I hope you carry a little more lightheartedness into the rest of your day.
And remember,
Sometimes joy begins with something as simple as a smile,
A giggle.
Or a great big ALOHA!
I am sending you so much love,
Laughter,
And gratitude.
Namaste.
