A Bump in the Road

By Nira Berry

My happiness journey of living a fulfilled, joyful life didn’t start in the happiest way.  The path had to be created.

I had a wonderful life, and then suddenly along the way I was blessed with a bump in the road. That bump got in my way.

I discovered a lump in my breast at a young age, and was shocked the next day when I heard the breast cancer surgeon say these words: "You have breast cancer."

It's never a good thing to hear "You've got breast cancer.  My mind and vocal cords couldn't coordinate the words I wanted to say. All I could say was "What?" I was stunned.

 My mind filled with thoughts from, "I'm dying and I'll never see my kids graduate from high school and grow up" to "How am I going to tell my mom?"

As I began my treatment, my family was in a crisis; everything and everybody around me were crumbling- it was overwhelming for everyone- including me!

I searched and searched for help and then one day- Poof!  I found what I was looking for!   I read research studies that showed even if you are not laughing for real, even if you are faking the laughter, you can reduce your pain - you actually can better your state of mind, reduce your anxiety and wait for it … laughter has been shown to produce chemicals in your blood that boost your immune system and could possibly fight off cancer cells!  That was it for me- reducing pain, feeling happier and also healing myself- emotionally and physically.

I thought I would try it. 

I noticed I was able to cope with my situation a little better. I made it my daily practice to laugh.  I felt better and more positive as time went on.  I thought “Wow!” I’ve got to let others know about this happiness and pain reducing vitamin- laughter.

This was, and is my mission to bring laughter and joy to everyone’s lives!  This is when I created my LaughingRx Laughter Wellness programs to help other people. 

Many people are looking for happiness and wellness - and laughter, as I discovered for myself, laughter helped me physically, mentally and emotionally at a time when I needed it the most.   I know that I can count on this to continue helping me in the future.

My LaughingRx laughter wellness programs; my Health and Happiness coaching are an extension of everything that I have learned on healing, wellness, happiness and pure joy that I want to share with you.

Nira leads a variety of laughter presentations, programs and events for corporate, groups, individuals and specialty groups such as cancer, seniors and physically and mentally challenged.

Contact Nira: nira@laughingrx.com