…follow you around, don’t follow them around everywhere they go. That’s not good.”
Laughter also improves the function of blood vessels and increases the blood flow, which helps lower the possibility of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.
With all of these amazing perks, there is no wonder funny people are so loved. They are the medical shamans that use their humorous words to heal people, just like John Witherspoon. These comedic entities have the ability to tap into a perspective that allow for others to see the positive in things, when they may often see them in a negative view.
Health for the most apart is determined by the mental views of an individual. People with negative outlooks on life do not find much joy in anything they come across, so in essence, they don’t find much to laugh about and have a hard time lightening up.
Comedians show the world that they should not take everything so seriously, and that it’s ok to joke around. I mean come on; they make a living joking around. And that makes them more powerful and influential than even music artists (if they had the same amount of publicity and exposure).
Oh, and ‘Pops’ is still getting that paper and getting the last laugh. You can catch him these days touring comedy clubs across the country.
Kali Johnson is a digital artist, blogger, teacher, videographer and photographer who has a passion for sharing sacred knowledge and valuable resources for those who may not have had the opportunity to receive them. He is also the Chief Content Manager of the Cycle of Peace; the non-profit organization that is combating the violence in Chicago. Check out his portfolio at: https://kaliworks.wordpress.com