A Spoonful of Sugar

I want you to ask yourself: when was the last time I laughed? And I mean, really, really belly laughed. Like cry you are laughing so hard! I know this is something I love to do. Laughter really is the best medicine for sadness, depression, a broken heart. So laugh!

Having a sense of humor makes life so much better. Something that I've noticed is how often my family laughs. I got the awesome opportunity of Skyping my family on Christmas and most of our conversation was laughter. I grew up in a family that loves to laugh. Coming on my mission, I have learned that I love this so much and it is something I want to have in my future family. I want to laugh. I love to laugh!

So, I'm going to admit, I just began to sing the song "I love to laugh, loud and long and clear! I love to laugh! It's getting worse every year! The more I laugh, the more I'm filled with glee. The more the glee, the more I'm a merrier me." (Yes... I'm a musical geek and know that song by heart.I just love Mary Poppins.) The point I'm trying to make is laughter truly is the best medicine. Mary Poppins says "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." The truth in this statement is awesome. When we are looking for positives in a world of negative, looking for laughter every day, life is better. When we seek out the good in others and learn not to take ourselves too seriously, we are happier.

Enjoy life. Enjoy every moment. I'm grateful for everything, the good, the bad and the ugly. I'm grateful for hours spent quoting Disney movies, ridiculous play rehearsals, inside jokes. I'm grateful for being a klutz sometimes and making a fool of myself. This world teaches us that we have to be perfect, but joy is found as we embrace imperfection and seek for progress.

Life is so much more than the serious moments. We need to seek out happiness. Be grateful for what we have. Be grateful we can laugh. Remember to laugh everyday, live every moment, and love everyone.

I love you all!

Love,
Sister Mackenzie Esmond