2. My Laughter Yoga Experience: Fake it Till You Make it

At first, the idea of "fake laughing" sounded strange. I wondered, "Will this really work?" But I tried it anyway. I followed the teacher's instructions and started making different laughing sounds: "hahaha," "hohoho," "hihihi." It felt silly and a little awkward at first; I felt like a clown. But surprisingly, as I kept making these sounds and made eye contact with other students, I found myself actually laughing! It was a natural, genuine laugh, not forced, but something that grew from the initial act of pretending. During the process, I felt my muscles relax, and my tense mood eased. It turns out that faking it can be a key to unlocking genuine happiness. This class taught me that sometimes, all we need to do is take that first step, even if it's just pretending, to achieve unexpected results.

2025 February

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