A Mirthful Spirit: Embracing Laughter for Wellness

Huntley, Mary; Thayer, Edna

ISBN 10: 1592981658 / ISBN 13: 9781592981656

Published by Beavers Pond Press, Edina, MN, 2007

About this Item

First printing. Very gently bumped with the previous owner's name on the front free end paper. Signed "Nurture your laughter for positive rewards - live well - Mary Huntley" and "Wishing you many mirthful moments and lots of laughter in life. Enjoy! Edna Thayer." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 130059

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Mirthful Spirit: Embracing Laughter for Wellness
• Publisher: Beavers Pond Press, Edina, MN
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592981658
• ISBN 13: 9781592981656
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Humor
  • Self Help
  • Minnesota/Regional

About this title

Synopsis

Learn how to use laughter and positive mirth - the feelings of joy and delight - as simple prescriptions for wellness. A Mirthful Spirit describes the benefits of laughter for wellness with tips for maintaining mirthfulness within oneself, at home, on the job, and during times of distress. It inspires readers to intentionally seek out and create opportunities for mirth and laughter while minimizing negative humor in everyday life. One chapter zeroes in on the disturbing prevalence of bullying in today's schools and counters it with ways of preventing negative teasing.
A Mirthful Spirit makes the connection between laughter and music, shows adults how to grow up mirthfully with children, and ponders the historical and cultural aspects of humor. Written in a light, festive manner, it is based on the wisdom of laughter and wellness stories shared through many interviews. Readers working in schools or care centers will appreciate easy-to-remember acronyms describing the techniques, while lay readers will find cause to pause through a wealth of inspiring quotes.

About the Author

Mary Huntley and Edna Thayer are long-time Minnesota residents, educators, and retired registered nurses with a wealth of knowledge and experience using mirthfulness and laughter to help others. Mary, the team's researcher, taught university courses on laughter, while Edna, the "laughing lady," gives numerous humor talks. Mary intentionally cuddles up to laughter; Edna intentionally creates positive laughter. Both strongly believe in the benefits of a mirthful spirit and the importance of positive laughter for wellness.