All In the name of F.U.N.
- Fun
I’ve been accused most of my life of being so serious, when in fact I’m really just very focused and love to have fun. Just today I was talking with…
When most of us think about healing, we imagine deep work, heavy conversations, and serious practices. Healing is important, but it does not always have to feel heavy. In fact, one of the most overlooked medicines for the soul is laughter.
I used to feel guilty for laughing in seasons of pain, as if joy meant I wasn’t taking my struggles seriously enough. But I’ve learned that laughter is not denial. It is release. Laughter softens the weight of life and creates space for healing to take root.
Science confirms what we already sense: laughter is good for us. When we laugh, our bodies release endorphins that lift mood and reduce stress. Laughter lowers blood pressure, improves circulation, and boosts the immune system.
It also resets the nervous system. If you have been living in tension, even a short burst of laughter can signal to your body that it is safe. That moment of release can begin to unravel anxiety and bring calm.
Laughter is not just biological. It is spiritual. Proverbs 17:22 says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” Laughter connects us to joy, and joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
When we allow ourselves to laugh, we are agreeing with God’s design for wholeness. We are remembering that even in the hardest seasons, His goodness remains. Laughter becomes worship — a way of choosing light in the middle of heaviness.
Healing journeys can feel overwhelming. There are doctor’s visits, counseling sessions, lifestyle changes, and layers of grief or trauma to process. All of those are valid and important. But if we forget to laugh along the way, we risk burning out.
Laughter brings balance. It reminds us we are not only patients or projects, but people with joy woven into our design. It helps us connect with others, creating moments of togetherness that remind us we are not alone.
Here are simple ways I’ve brought laughter into my own healing journey:
When heaviness feels overwhelming, pause and recall a funny moment that always makes you laugh. Close your eyes, replay it in your mind, and let yourself smile. Notice how your body softens when joy returns.
Laughter is not the opposite of healing. It is part of healing. It lightens what feels heavy, restores connection, and reminds us of the goodness of God even in hard times.
Laughter is sacred healing. Let it have a place in your journey.
I’m Kelsey. For decades I’ve walked alongside women through chronic pain, burnout, motherhood, faith shifts, and the complicated in-between seasons of life.
What I know for certain: real change doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from surrendering what we’ve been forced to be to what we really want to BECOME. Aligning with what matters most to experience the “more” your soul craves.
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