Improv Your Mind, and Laugh!
I had a long weekend. It’s Wednesday and I am finally sort of back in form. I performed this weekend at the Harrisburg Comedy Festival with my improv troupe, Dutch Blitzkrieg, and we did fairly well, as far as the competition went. Placed in the middle of the pack with 14 teams competing. The best part was that I was literally sore from laughing so much.
Oh, my goodness, so much funny in one room! I was exhausted from so much going on though, because there were about 14 hours of performances and another 8 hours of workshops. Monday I then had to drive to southern Delaware to pick up my daughter’s car that had broken down while she was on vacation. I then had a two hour round trip drive to Philly for a class I am taking there, but through all of it I laughed.
I’ve heard many times that laughter is the best medicine. It’s been proven through clinical trials that happier people and people who laugh recover more quickly, so I’ll say it. Steer away from things that bring you down. Whether it’s the bad news on the tv or radio, or a horror movie or whatever, stay away. Check out happy things.
You don’t have to be uninformed, but don’t wallow in it. Look at uplifting movies. Go to a beautiful concert or theater performance. Check out some improv comedy. Life is short. Be happy.
